Understanding Rights and Protections

California Law Protects You from Hate Violence (Ralph Civil Rights Act): Use this when a student or family has experienced or is worried about hate violence and needs to understand their legal protections.

Discrimination is Against the Law (General Overview): Use this when staff or families need a plain-language overview of civil rights protections during tense or uncertain situations.

California Protects the Civil Rights of Immigrants: Use this when immigrant families express fear, confusion, or concern about discrimination or retaliation, especially following an incident.

California Protects the Civil Rights of LGBTQ+ People (CRD): Use this when building inclusive school environments or addressing discrimination or harassment based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.