Victims’ Rights Advice

If you are a victim of a hate or bias crime in Oregon, you may be eligible for free legal advice.

Click below to find out more with the National Crime Victim Law Institute (NCVLI) and Pro Bono Net.

  • Employment Discrimination

    You have the right to be free from discrimination, harassment, and injustice at your place of employment.

    Oregon and Federal laws protect workers from discrimination based on race, national origin, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, physical or mental disability, military status, or marital or family status.

    It is always recommended to seek legal counsel from an attorney regarding matters of civil rights and discrimination.

    Another option is to file a complaint with the Civil Rights Division of Oregon's Bureau of Labor & Industries (BOLI). This could be a way to try to get the issue resolved without hiring an attorney. This option will allow you to cross-file with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).

    Learn more about filing a complaint with BOLI by clicking the link below.

    Learn More with BOLI

  • Housing Discrimination

    Federal, state, and local housing laws are there to protect you from unlawful discrimination practices in matters of housing.

    It is always recommended to seek legal counsel from an attorney regarding matters of civil rights and discrimination.

    Learn more about submitting a housing discrimination complaint to BOLI by clicking here.

    Learn more about submitting a complaint with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) by clicking here.

    Learn more about fair housing laws with the Fair Housing Council of Oregon by clicking the button below.

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Oregon Justice Resource Center Civil Rights Project

OJRC’s Civil Rights Project, “examines, tracks, and litigates civil rights issues related to the criminal justice system. The CRP seeks to secure equal and fair treatment for individuals intersecting with the criminal legal system, and accountability and systemic reform through strategic litigation, public education, programming, and policy advocacy.”

Visit their website to contact Juan Chavez, Project Director and Attorney, or to submit an intake form.

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ACLU of Oregon

The Oregon chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union works to defend and preserve civil liberties afforded by constitutional protections. While they receive a multitude of legal requests each year, they can only accept a small number of cases to litigate. Click the button below to learn about the types of cases they can potentially accept, and to access their online complaint form.

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