Government Programs

Victim Witness Assistance Unit
Address

555 4th St. NW Suite 1412

Phone

(202) 514-7130

Hours

8:30am-5pm

Spanish

YES

Deaf

YES

Services

Help guide survivors through the criminal justice system. Offers short-term counseling, and referrals regarding counseling, medical, and legal services. Also assists witness who were threatened or harassed. Can give information on court proceedings and provides speakers for Community Education. Can get monetary compensation if they qualify. (also, see US Attorney’s Office)

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Address

1801 L St. NW, Suite 100
Washington, DC 20036

Phone

(202) 419-0700

TTY

(202) 419-0702

Hours

Walk-ins: M-F 8am-4:30pm

Spanish

YES

Deaf

YES

Services

For filing charges of sexual harassment and discrimination. Must file charge within 300 days of alleged discriminatory act. EEOC performs investigation: interviews complaint, employer, and any witnesses. If probable cause of discrimination found, EEOC will call perpetrator and if he does not comply, he can be subpoenaed. Will request back pay, lost benefits and reinvestment, depending on circumstances. Covers Businesses employing 15 or more persons (Title 7).  NOTE: DC employees may first need to file with the Dept. of Human Rights (202-724-1385). Persons employed by the federal government must first file within their agency. 

 

Spanish. Deaf persons should call TTY to set up appointment with EEOC employees who know ASL.

DC Superior Court Multi-Door Dispute Resolution Program
Address

Gallery Place
616 H St. NW, Suite 612
Washington, DC 20001

Phone

(202) 879-1549

Hours

M-F 8:30am-5:00pm

Spanish

YES

Services

Resolving civil disputes without filing a law suit, involving $2000 or more-including custody, child support, spousal support, visitation and/or property division. Also resolves small claims disputes ($2000 or less) such as accidents.

 

Use language line for Spanish callers; some Spanish-speaking staff

DC Department of Human Rights
Address

441 4th St NW, Suite 570 North

Phone

(202) 727-4559

Hours

9am-5pm; no intakes on Fridays

Spanish

YES

Services

For all types of discrimination complaints, including sexual harassment. Call to schedule intake and certify

DC Crime Victim Compensation Program
Address

515 5th St, NW, Rm 104, Washington, DC 20001

Phone

(202) 879-4216

Hours

M-F 9am-5pm

Services

Assists innocent violent crime victims with crime-related expenses: medical, funeral, loss wages, etc, when there is no other funds to cover losses. This is for crimes that occurred in D.C. only.