SASS Nondiscrimination Policy & Procedure for Filing Civil Rights Complaint

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.

Civil Rights Complaint Process

To initiate a complaint process, including requesting a complaint form, you can contact and submit complaint to the SASS Executive Director electronically at director@sass-lane.org. You can also submit a complaint form via mail or drop-off at the SASS office at:

Sexual Assault Support Services
Attn: Executive Director
1902 Jefferson St, Suite 1
Eugene, OR 97405

To initiate a complaint process with the Office of Civil Rights you can 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