SASS Nondiscrimination Policy & Procedure for Filing Civil Rights Complaints

Civil Rights Statement

SASS operates its program, services and activities in compliance with federal nondiscrimination laws. No person shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency), disability, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any of our programs.

Nondiscrimination Statement

SASS does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.

SASS is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

Filing a Complaint with SASS

To initiate a complaint process, you can contact our Executive Director via our website, submit a complaint to SASS’s Executive Director via email at director@sass-lane.org or, for complaints regarding the Executive Director, to SASS’s Board President at board@sass-lane.org.

You can also submit a complaint via mail or drop-off at the SASS office at:
Sexual Assault Support Services
Attn: Martina Shabram, Executive Director
1902 Jefferson St, Suite 1
Eugene, OR 97405

Complaint process for the Oregon Department of Justice, Crime Victim and Survivor Services Division (DOJ/CVSSD)

To initiate a general complaint related to CVSSD grant agreement violations, please follow the complaint process outlined on the CVSSD website.

You may also file a Civil Rights Complaint directly with the Oregon DOJ/CVSSD by following the procedures outlined on this downloadable form. Additional information about DOJ/CVSSD Civil Rights Requirements for awardees and employees can be found on their website.

Complaint Coordinator contact information:
Department of Justice, Crime Victim and Survivor Services Division
Attn: Shannon Sivell, Complaint Coordinator
1162 Court Street NE
Salem, Oregon 97301
Office Telephone Number: 503-378-2200
Office Facsimile Number: 503-378-5738
E-mail Address: shannon.l.sivell@doj.oregon.gov

Federal Civil Rights Complaint Process

To initiate a complaint process with the federal Office of Civil Rights, you can download the complaint form via this website and contact the Office of Civil Rights via email at OCRComplaint@hhs.gov, or via mail at:

Centralized Case Management Operations
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Room 509F HHH Bldg.
Washington, D.C. 20201