Oregon Department of Justice Grievance Policy

Clients who believe their attorney has violated the Oregon Rules of Professional Conduct may make a complaint through the Client Assistance Office with the Oregon State Bar. They can be reached at (503) 620-0222.

Friends of the Children Portland is a recipient of Victim of Crime Act Funds from the Oregon Department of Justice, Crime Victim and Survivor Services Division (DOJ/CVSSD), and clients with a grievance may also use the CVSSD Complaint Procedure for filing a grievance.

The Oregon Department of Justice, Crime Victim and Survivor Services Division (DOJ/CVSSD), receives federal financial assistance and serves as the State Administering Agency (SAA) for the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funds and the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) funds. DOJ/CVSSD also administers state funding through the Child Abuse Multidisciplinary Intervention Fund, the Criminal Fines Account, and the Oregon Domestic and Sexual Violence Services Fund. As a funding recipient and administrator, DOJ/CVSSD has a responsibility to ensure victims and survivors are appropriately served and have recourse to complain if concerns arise. See CVSSD Complaint Procedure.

Grievances may also be sent to:

Kim Kennedy, Complaint Coordinator
Crime Victim and Survivor Services Division
Oregon Department of Justice
1162 Court Street NE
Salem, OR 97301
Phone: 503–378–5348 or 1–800–503–7983
Fax: 503–378–5738 Email: kim.kennedy@doj.state.or.us