About the Book:

Justice Denied is a true story about the denial of justice by all three levels of the federal court system in a case that addressed the violation of Dora Pettiford’s civil rights under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended. The book provides a compelling, dramatic account of her real-life experiences with racism in the workplace and her persistent plight to seek justice for the wrong doings against her. The case that prompted the writing of this book can be found in the 228 Federal Supplement, 2d Series, 677 (M.D.N.C. 2002).

This book fully addresses racism and corruption in the workplace, different terms and conditions of work, disparate and discriminatory treatment, and retaliation against minorities who complain about the discriminatory treatment.

About the Author:

Dora Pettiford, MA, Professional Counselor, is a native of North Carolina. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Shaw University and her Master of Arts degree from North Carolina Central University. She has worked and provided services to individuals with special needs in the mental health field for over twenty-five years. Dora has done extensive legal research about the U.S. Justice System and the civil rights of U.S. citizens. She litigated her own case through all three levels of the federal court system, U.S. District Court, U.S. Court of Appeals, 4th Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court. She has also done extensive educational research on behaviors of individuals and plans to obtain licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor. As a culturally diverse professional, she has exceptional abilities in race relations. Dora is the author of Domestic Violence: Its Impact on Young Women with Children in the Durham Community, which she wrote as a graduate student in Counselor Education at North Carolina Central University in Durham, NC.