WHAT YOU CAN DO IF YOU ARE BULLIED OR ATTACKED
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Document what happened. If you can do it safely, take photos or record video/audio coverage. No matter what, write down what happened, where it happened, and when it happened. Do it while it is fresh in your mind.
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Get the names and contact info for any witnesses.
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Report it. Share what happened with at least one person or organization you feel comfortable with.
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File a complaint with the ACLU of Idaho. ACLU of Idaho monitors civil rights violations throughout the state. Sometimes they can help with referrals or other aid.
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If you are in a public school, file a formal grievance. Look on your school district or college website for grievance and civil rights policies. Follow the procedure to make sure your grievance is complete and on time.
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You can also file a grievance if you are in prison, jail, or a state hospital. Ask staff for the grievance procedure and follow it.
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Your workplace or private school may have a grievance policy, too.
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If you are bullied or attacked by your partner or a family member, you can call the Idaho Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-669-3176 or the Idaho Legal Aid hotline at 1-877-500-2980.
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REPORTING ACTS OF
LGBTQ+ DISCRIMINATION & RESOURCES
Coeur d'Alene Police Department to file a complaint
Non-emergency phone: (208) 769-2320
Post Falls Police Department to file a complaint
Non-emergency phone: (208) 773-3517
ACLU of Idaho:
Richard Eppink, Legal Director
Phone: (208) 344-9750
Report a Civil Rights Violation
Idaho Human Rights Commission
(208) 334-2873
Kootenai County Task Force on Human Relations
Tony Stewart, Victim Support Services
(208) 765-3932
https://www.idahohumanrights.org
Love Lives Here CDA
Report an incident of discrimination, intimidation, or violence
Bonner County Human Rights Task Force (Sandpoint)
Safe Passage of North Idaho (Counseling and Support)
Voice: (208) 664-9303
Text: (208) 449-7228
Email: safety@safepassageid.org
Lambda Legal
If you are seeking assistance with a legal matter involving sexual orientation, gender identity or HIV, please call the Lambda Legal office in your region
Western Regional Office
213-382-7600