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Vermont Human Rights Commission says staffing and outreach shortfalls slow investigations
Summary
The executive director of the Vermont Human Rights Commission told the Senate Judiciary Committee that limited staff and outreach resources have lengthened investigations and left many meritorious complaints uninvestigated, and asked for additional resources being considered in the House.
The executive director of the Vermont Human Rights Commission told the Senate Judiciary Committee on Feb. 7 that the commission’s small staff and limited outreach capacity are delaying investigations and leaving many eligible complainants without representation. "Out of the over 100 average inquiries we get in our office each month, a vast majority of them are not ending up a complaint," the director said, adding that most complainants are unrepresented while respondents often have counsel.
The director said the commission has seven total staff, including three investigators and,…
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