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Bias and Hate Crime Information

In Pennsylvania, a hate crime is defined as a criminal act motivated by ill will or hatred toward a victim’s race, color, religion, or national origin.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to the PHRC’s most frequently asked questions – from details about the discrimination complaint process to information about bias and protected classes, and much more.

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Complaint Types and Forms

Complaint information and forms about illegal discrimination in education, employment, housing and commercial property, and public accommodations.

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Discrimination Complaints

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PHRC condemns Penn Hillel building vandalism

September 22, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 22, 2023PHRC condemns Penn Hillel building vandalism Harrisburg, PA- The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHR...

PHRC releases statement following the death of Temple University’s acting president

September 20, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 20, 2023 PHRC releases statement following the death of Temple University's acting president HARRISBURG, PA – The Penn...

PHRC to hold virtual Hispanic Heritage Month event

September 06, 2023

For Immediate ReleaseSeptember 6, 2023PHRC to hold virtual Hispanic Heritage Month eventWill feature Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Maria Hinojosa ...