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Appendix 2
Incident Form for Documentation of Civil Rights Abuses (English)
INCIDENT REPORT FORM
FOR VIOLENCE OR HARRASSMENT OF PERSON EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS
The purpose of this incident report form is to assist advocates and people experiencing homelessness in tracking cases of abuse and/or mistreatment. The victim’s signature at the end of the form indicates his/her consent to use the information in reports and/or presentations to various groups, including the media. The victim should not sign the form if s/he does not consent. (See signature instructions at the end.)
Information of Victim (optional)
Name
Address or Way to contact
Phone number or way to contact
Email
Victim’s identity/characteristics (optional) This information will help to determine factors that have played a role in the incident. Fill out any applicable category.
Race
Religion
Ethnicity/National Origin
Sexual Orientation
Gender
Disability
Incident Location
Date and Time
Location: Be as specific as possible, for example, on the corner of 14th and K between the metro entrance and the coffee stand.
Losses/Grievances, e.g. destruction or confiscation of property, arrest, arson, assault/battery, murder
Description of Incident: Include as many factual details as possible, e.g. any police response and involvement and any witness information. Use back or attach sheets if necessary.
IF POLICE WERE INVOLVED: Name of officer
Badge number
Witness:
Your signature immediately below indicates your consent for us to use the information on this form in reports and/or presentations to various groups, including the media. This refers to information only; actual names/identification of individual victims will be withheld as a matter of course unless otherwise agreed to in advance. You DO NOT have to sign here if you do not consent.
Signature
Date
Resolution/Outcome (if any)
Reported by
Please print and send to: National Coalition for the Homeless 2201 P St NW Washington, DC 20037 Phone: 202.462.4822 | Fax: 202.462.4823 Email: info@nationalhomeless.org
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