At its Nov. 21, 2025 meeting, the Revere Human Rights Commission reviewed a confidential public submission alleging coercive conduct by a facility and discussed how the commission will intake, keep confidential and refer similar complaints.

Chair Shima Hosseini read an excerpt of the submission into the public meeting record, saying, "I am reporting coercive and deceptive conduct by this facility," and described that the complainant reported staff separated a patient from a partner and that a patient advocate had delivered fear-based statements about abortion risks. Hosseini redacted identifying details and asked commissioners how to support the individual while protecting confidentiality.

Roger Morabito, the HRC director, outlined the commission's intake procedure: HRC staff meet with the complainant, complete the intake questionnaire, keep records as required by law and, when the submission alleges discrimination, refer cases to the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD) or the Attorney General's Office. "This commission doesn't have the authority to make those decisions," Morabito said, describing the referral path and the limits of local jurisdiction.

Commissioners discussed the need to clarify the HRC's role publicly so residents understand what the commission can and cannot do. They requested the solicitor prepare a clear document and asked staff to post the intake workflow and state complaint links on the HRC website. Several commissioners noted that complainants frequently want to be heard and that the HRC should provide information and referrals rather than promise enforcement.

The commission agreed to form a 2–3 person mediator subgroup (including Director Morabito) to meet with people who file submissions, provide resources and, when appropriate, refer cases to state investigatory bodies. Hosseini apologized to the person who filed the submission for their distress and emphasized the commission’s intent to assist by connecting residents with appropriate agencies.

No institution named in the submission was disclosed at the meeting; the complaint remains an allegation and was not adjudicated by the commission during the session. Director Morabito said staff will contact the complainant for intake details and follow the referral process as warranted.