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The Office of Human Rights investigates incidents of hate/violence and complaints of discrimination. Victims of hate/violence crimes can seek compensation for replacement of property through the County's Partnership Fund, administered by the Office of Human Rights.  

  

Russell C. Campbell Jr. Speaks at Walter Reed Bethesda's annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Observance. Russell C.Cambell, Chair of the Montgomery County Human Rights Commission is a verteran of the Civil Rights Movement who participated in demonstrations with Dr. King. He was founder of the United Council of African American in Montgomery County Maryland and a member of the Alpa Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. Montgomery County Chapter.


 

Chief Tom Manger of the Montgomery County Police Department attends the Montgomery County Human Rights Commission to share his vision on public safety in a changing diverse community. Montgomery County in the most recent census became a majority minority county with 51.7 % of the population now minority and people of color. Chief Manger has worked with great purpose to insure all segments of the community are safe, treated with dignity and respect by police and that the police department continues to work to insure that the depart rank and file reflects the growing diversity of the County. Chief Manger then addressed questions from Commissioners.

Human Rights Day Proclamation. The work of those dedicated to protect the human rights of all residents was recognized by the Montgomery County Council on Dec. 6 as it joined with County Executive Isiah Leggett to declare ‘Human Rights Day’ in the County. At the ceremonies in Rockville were, left to right: Selena Singleton and Terry Vann of the County’s Human Rights Commission; County Councilmember Valerie Ervin; James Stowe, director of the County’s Office of Human Rights; William England, vice chair of the Human Rights Commission; Commission member Tina Patterson; and David Vignolo, chair of the Committee on Hate Violence.
 

Montgomery County Council President Valerie Ervin presented a proclamation in recognition of National Bullying Prevention Month. “Bullying Prevention Month- Bullying among children and teenagers has often been dismissed as a normal part of growing up. Little attention has been paid to the devastating effects of bullying, or to the connection between bullying and other forms of violence. Students and adults around the country have made a commitment to stop bullying in their schools and communities. Everyone in every community need to be empowered with options to effectively respond to bullying.” See video here.