Learn more about the Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (CRCL) outreach and engagement with communities throughout the nation, as well as the training we provide to both Department personnel and our partners.
- Community Engagement
CRCL engages diverse American communities whose civil rights may be affected by Department activities. We respond to community concerns and provide information about Department programs, activities, and issues. - Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Training
CRCL improves civil rights and civil liberties awareness and compliance through training modules and tools and technical assistance.
DHS Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, Community Engagement
- Website: www.dhs.gov/community-engagement
- Email: communityengagement@hq.dhs.gov
- DHS and Federal Resources to Prevent Targeted Violence and Threats Handout - Translations
- Resources for LGBTQ+ Organizations and Service Providers
DHS Office of Partnership and Engagement
- If You See Something, Say Something™: www.dhs.gov/see-something-say-something
U.S. Secret Service, National Threat Assessment Center
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
- Protective Security Advisors: https://www.cisa.gov/protective-security-advisors, nicc@hq.dhs.gov
- Security of Soft Targets and Crowded Places: https://www.cisa.gov/resources-tools/resources/security-soft-targets-and-crowded-places-resource-guide
- Active Shooter Preparedness: https://www.cisa.gov/active-shooter-preparedness
- Hometown Security: www.cisa.gov/hometown-security
- Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN): www.dhs.gov/homeland-security-information-network-hsin
Federal Emergency Management Agency
- Website: www.fema.gov
- FEMA Management Institute
- Guide for All-Hazard Emergency Operations Planning
- Developing and Maintaining Emergency Operations Plans: Comprehensive Guide 101
- Nonprofit Security Grant Program: www.fema.gov/grants/preparedness/nonprofit-security
- State Administrative Agency Contacts: www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/28689?id=6363
- DHS Center for Faith and Opportunity Initiatives: www.fema.gov/about/offices/faith
- FEMA Webinars and Prerecordings:
- Resources, Partners, and Tips to Help Protect Your Organization, House of Worship, or Community Center Safe (120 minutes)
- Law Enforcement Partnerships: Creating Stronger Communities and Safer Houses of Worship (62 minutes)
- FY 2017 Non-Profit Security Grant Program Presentation (25 minutes)
- Resources, Partners, and Tips to Help with Your Facility Assessment (30 minutes)
- Active Shooter Preparedness Resources, Partners, and Tips (30 minutes)
- Community Preparedness Engagement Resources, Partners, and Tips (30 minutes)
Department of Justice
Civil Rights Division
- Website: www.justice.gov/hatecrimes
- Contact: Eric Treene, Eric.Treene@usdoj.gov
Community Relations Service
- Website: www.justice.gov/crs
- Contact: (202) 305-2935
Federal Bureau of Investigation
- Website: www.fbi.gov
- Resources: www.fbi.gov/resources
- FBI Field Offices: www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices
- Hate Crimes: www.fbi.gov/investigate/civil-rights/hate-crimes
By mail or phone:
Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
2707 Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, SE
Mail Stop #0190
Washington, D.C. 20528-0190
Phone: 202-401-1474
Toll Free: 1-866-644-8360
TTY: 202-401-0470
Toll Free TTY: 1-866-644-8361
Fax: 202-401-4708
By e-mail:
CommunityEngagement@hq.dhs.gov