Legal Redress — Request for Inquiry
Eugene-Springfield NAACP Legal Redress Committee helps address complaints involving discrimination, civil rights violations, harassment, and hate or bias incidents. The committee serves as a resource navigation and advocacy support team for community members seeking guidance and assistance. They do not provide direct legal advice, representation, or funding for attorneys, but work to connect individuals with appropriate support and resources.
Submitting a Complaint
Complaints may be submitted online by using the form below. Accommodations are available upon request.
All complaints submitted must include signed consent for a release of information.
All information provided in this form will be kept confidential to the extent possible. Confidentiality means that the information you share will be protected and disclosed only to [NAACP branch members] or external partners necessary for the resolution of your case. However, confidentiality does not mean the information is legally privileged or completely private. While the Eugene-Springfield NAACP takes every measure to maintain confidentiality, this does not mean that your communications are protected from disclosure by law.
Legal privilege, such as attorney-client privilege, applies only in certain legal contexts where communications between a client and their attorney are protected by legal privilege, meaning that, in some cases, they could be subject to disclosure in legal actions or investigations.
If you require legal privilege for your communications, you may need to seek the advice of an attorney who can provide you with that level of protection.
Follow-Up
After a complaint is submitted, a member of the Legal Redress Team (LRT) will contact the individual to gather additional information and conduct an interview as needed for the review process.
PLEASE NOTE
The NAACP does not provide direct legal advice.
The branch does not employ in-house attorneys.
The branch does not provide funding for legal representation or legal services.
Important Limitations
Submitting a complaint does not mean the NAACP has accepted the case for representation or advocacy. Individuals remain responsible for meeting any applicable filing deadlines with state or federal agencies. The NAACP is not responsible for ensuring those deadlines are met.
The primary role of the Legal Redress Committee is to review reported concerns, document and inquire into incidents, provide resource navigation and referrals when appropriate, and keep the branch informed of community concerns. The committee does not provide general legal counsel or formal legal representation.
Determination and Referrals
The Legal Redress Committee will review the information provided and determine the most appropriate course of action. The committee may provide referrals to external legal and advocacy resources, including local legal aid organizations, the EEOC, BOLI, the DOJ, or other relevant state and federal agencies.
Exit Survey
At the conclusion of the process, individuals may be invited to complete an exit survey. The survey helps evaluate program effectiveness, identify community needs, measure community impact, and support ongoing advocacy efforts for the communities we serve.