Williams Institute

Discrimination & Civil Rights · New York · Free

UCLA Law think tank conducting research on sexual orientation and gender identity law and public policy. Worth contacting after being refused service, healthcare, or accommodations because you're LGBTQ+. Free initial intake calls usually last 30–60 min; have a timeline of events ready. School Title IX protections explicitly include LGBTQ+ students; harassment must be addressed by the school. Free service; donations support but never gate access.

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