Evaluation of the Peace Corps' Sexual Assault Risk Reduction and Response Program

That the Director continue to explore ways to better engage sexual assault response liaisons with Volunteers during pre-service training and as needed during service.

That the Director assess and redefine, if necessary, the role and responsibilities of Peace Corps safety and security officers to make more effective use of existing staff capacity.

That the Director define and communicate the role of the Office of Civil Rights and Diversity in responding to sexual assaults.

That the Director develop and communicate guidance for overseas staff on documenting site-specific security incidents in site history files while maintaining Volunteers’ confidentiality, and on using the information in site history files as part of post’s site vetting process.

That the Director provide implementation guidance and training to improve overseas staff capacity to talk sensitively and candidly to Volunteers about sexual assault risk identification and reduction strategies tailored to their country of service, and about known risks to personal safety such as alcohol abuse.