In employment cases, you must submit an intake form to CRD within three years of the date you were last harmed. In most other cases, you must do this within one year of the date you were last harmed.
The form you may use to file a complaint is the PA 607, Complaint of Discriminatory Treatment Form, available at any DPSS office. You may submit the form in person, by US Mail or by email at DPSSCivilRights@dpss.lacounty.
Explanation: The most common complaint filed with the Civil Rights Division (CRD) likely involves disputes about 'shared common areas' and other forms of housing discrimination.
The FBI is the primary federal agency responsible for investigating possible violations of federal civil rights statutes. These laws are designed to protect the civil rights of every person within the United States—citizens and non-citizens alike.
The most common complaint involves allegations of color of law violations. Another common complaint involves racial violence, such as physical assaults, homicides, verbal or written threats, or desecration of property.
Division 21 requires that private businesses that contract to administer welfare programs comply with nondiscrimination statutes because they act as agents of the county in carrying out the programs or activities.
Division 21-116 states: . 1 Each agency shall maintain case record documentation in sufficient detail to permit a reviewer to determine the agency's compliance with the requirements of Division 21.
General information By mail. Civil Rights Department. Attention: Appeals Unit. By phone. Call our Contact Center at (800) 884-1684, (800) 700-2320 (TTY) or California's Relay Service at 711. By email. Appeals@calcivilrights.ca.
If You Are Thinking About Suing DSS, Consult a Lawyer If something similar has happened to you, you may have a basis for bringing a lawsuit in state court. If you believe your federal rights have been violated, you may be able to bring a civil rights claim in federal court.
Filing a Civil Lawsuit Talk to an attorney who specializes in civil harassment cases. Gather evidence of the harassment. Collect evidence of the damage the harassment has caused you. Draft a complaint listing your allegations and damages. File your complaint with your local civil court.