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Evaluation of Peace Corps/Sexual Assault Risk-Reduction and Response Training

Report Information

Date Issued
Report Number
IG-14-01-E
Report Type
Inspection / Evaluation
Participating OIG
Peace Corps OIG
Agency Wide
Yes (agency-wide)
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0
View report on Oversight.gov

Recommendations

Disclaimer: Open/Closed recommendations are updated semiannually.

We recommend that the associate director for the Office of Safety and Security put procedures in place to ensure that at the time applicants receive their invitation for service, all have received the most recent information on crimes and risks specific to their country of service.

We recommend that the associate director for safety and security and the director of Peace Corps Response establish minimum sexual assault training requirements that conform to the Kate Puzey Act for all Volunteers placed through Peace Corps Response.

We recommend that the Director ensure that the agency has in place the systems and support required to evaluate the effectiveness of sexual assault training.