Which entity assists the Coast Guard with resolving harassment or discrimination complaints by service members?

• A. DOJ Community Relations Service
• B. DEOMI
• C. Civil Rights Service Provider
• D. Nav Standards Manual

Answer: (A)

When a service member faces harassment or discrimination, a neutral third party that can facilitate a resolution is essential. The DOJ Community Relations Service provides exactly that kind of mediation and conciliation for civil rights conflicts within federal settings. It works with agencies like the Coast Guard to assess the situation, bring parties together, explain rights and options, and help them reach a voluntary, amicable resolution without resorting to formal litigation. This direct conflict-resolution role is why it’s the best fit for assisting with harassment or discrimination complaints by service members.

Training and education on equal opportunity, which is what DEOMI specializes in, is valuable but focuses on prevention and awareness rather than resolving specific complaints. A Civil Rights Service Provider isn’t a standard, recognized DoJ/DoD entity, and a Naval Standards Manual is a procedural document, not a body that handles complaint resolution.