Dispute Resolution

Protected Characteristics

Under California law, CRD may act as a “peacemaker” to resolve community conflicts or tensions related to discrimination based on these characteristics:

• Race
• Color
• Ancestry
• National origin
• Citizenship*
• Immigration status*
• Primary language*
• Religion
• Disability (mental or physical)
• Sex and gender
• Gender identity and gender expression
• Sexual orientation
• Genetic information
• Marital status
• Familial status (families with children under 18 or people who are pregnant)
• Source of income (including the use of government rental assistance such as a Section 8 Housing Choice voucher)
• Military or veteran status
• Age*