The purpose of the South Bend Human Rights Commission is to study and act upon problems which involve relationships between members of different ethnic groups, sexes, nationalities, creeds, the handicapped and families with children.

The South Bend Human Rights Commission's duties lie in enforcing employment, fair housing, public accomodations, AND education. Their goal is to ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals, and to provide legal recourse in the areas of discrimination. The Human Rights Commission provides keys to unlock the doors of discrimination.

ENFORCEMENT OF THE LAW
Human Rights 101

Any person who has been discriminated against in housing in South Bend may file a complaint with the South Bend Human Rights Commission at the Commissions office located at 301 South St. Louis Blvd., South Bend, Indiana. A complaint must be filed within 1 year from the date of the occurrence of the alleged discriminatory practice.

The Commission's staff will provide assistance in drafting and filing charges. Complaints will be notarized by the Commission staff at no cost to the charging party. in many cases, complaints may be filed under both local and federal law.

If an investigation of a complaint indicates probable cause that a violation of the South Bend Human Rights Ordinance (or Title VIII of the 1968 Fair Housing Law) has occurred, the Human Rights Commission or HUD may act to insure full enjoyment of a person's rights as granted by the local ordinance or federal law.

Location

South Bend Human Rights Commission
301 S. St. Louis Blvd.
South Bend, IN 46617
574.235.9355

Business Hours

Monday through Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Processing A Charge

In South Bend, Indiana, discrimination is illegal. It is against the law to deny employment, housing, education, or public services because of a person's race, sex, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, and in housing familial status. the local anti-discrimination law is enforced by the Human Rights Commission of South Bend.
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