ADL handles issues regarding international human rights, discrimination complaints, international terrorist activities, operation of extremist groups in our area, and violations of church and state. They generally act in an advisory capacity only unless a broad policy issue is being considered, in which case they may consider an amicus curiae brief on the appeal level. The Colorado Civil Rights Division is a state agency established in 1957 to administer and enforce Colorado's civil rights laws in employment, housing and public accommodations. Discrimination in employment based on age or marriage to a co-worker also is prohibited. Training programs are available in all aspects of civil rights, sexual harassment, preventive and ethnic and disability sensitivity.
Publications are available in Spanish and English regarding current civil rights laws.
Most services are free. Call for more information regarding fees for staff training. The Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Community Services Center of Colorado , Inc. Youth services include a resource center. The agency receives and investigates allegations of employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age and disability.