PHRC training programs
Are you looking for an informed presenter to speak to your community or organization on subjects affecting their ability to live, work, and learn free from discrimination?
The PHRC offers free and in-depth trainings including but not limited to:
Employment
- Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
- Bullying & Harassment in the Workplace
- Disability Protections in PA
- Conflict Resolution
Fair Housing
- Fair Housing Fundamentals
- Reasonable Accommodations in Housing
- Service and Support Animals in Housing
- Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing
- Advancing Fair Housing in Changing Times
Humanity and Belonging
- Humanity and Civility in Contemporary Times
- Cross Cultural, Cross Generational Humility
- Intersection of Discrimination & Trauma
- LGBTQ+ Rights in PA
- Religious Freedom and Civil Rights
Education
- Bullying and Harassment in Education
- Bully & Harassment- Student Edition
- Conflict Resolution for Young People
- History of Civil Rights- Student Edition
Civil Rights and Community
- PA Discrimination and Hate Trends
- Communication Skills for Challenged Communties
- Civil Rights Outreach Coordinators (CROCs) Overview
Legal
- Discrimination Protections in PA
- Adjudicatory Prepartion 101
- PHRC Overview & How to File a Complaint
PHRC trainings are tailored to the specific needs of your organization or community. The goal of every training and event is to always:
- Promote equal opportunity.
- Help communities, public agencies, businesses, and schools prevent or eliminate illegal discrimination.
Training programs are:
- For professionals (attorneys, architects, educators, etc.) seeking continuing education credits or teacher in-service.
- Mandated in a settlement or other legal order resolving a complaint of illegal discrimination.
- Requested by communities or organizations who want to be proactive in their approach to equal opportunity.
- Requested by communities or organizations in response to a specific problem.
Frequently Asked Questions
The PHRC trains local law enforcement and college campus crime prevention authorities on how to recognize and address hate crimes and bias incidents in their communities.
- Conducted by PHRC attorneys and educational outreach staff members with experience in monitoring of and community response to hate crimes and bias incidents.
- Often conducted in conjunction with the Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania Office Attorney General, and U.S. Department of Justice.
- Designed to suit specific organizational needs and regional demographics
The Bias and Hate Crime Training typically includes the following:
- Overview of possible underlying criminal offenses to which a hate crime charge may be added under state law.
- Incident response methods and effect on community relations.
- Statistical and historical overview of hate crimes, regional hate activity, incident types that may escalate into community tension or violence.
PHRC attorneys conduct legal seminars and other presentations on topics, which include the following:
- Practicing before the PHRC
- Retaliation
- Illegal Discrimination Theory
- Accessibility Law Compliance
- Various other topics specific to areas of discrimination
Staff with the PHRC can speak on a range of civil rights topics at community events across Pennsylvania. Submit a PHRC Training Request Form [PDF] to request a speaker.
The PHRC coordinates and conducts a training program called Student Problem Identification and Resolution of Issues Together (SPIRIT).
- Helps students and educators embrace change in their schools and address conflict head-on.
- Challenges students to address issues and express their ideas through projects in the arts, history, English, and other courses.
- Designed by the U.S. Department of Justice Community Relations Service.
- Conducted by PHRC staff and partner organizations with conflict resolution expertise.
- Requires request notice of 90 days or more.
Equal educational opportunity is key to Pennsylvania's economic success. PHRC staff trains educators and other school personnel in the following issues:
- Preventing bullying and harassment in the school environment.
- Cultural sensitivity.
- Accommodations for student religious or disability needs.
- Various other issues specific equal educational opportunity.
