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Evaluation of Peace Corps/Volunteer Sexual Assault Policy

Report Information

Date Issued
Report Number
IG-14-02-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 agency clarify the procedures for obtaining a sexual assault forensic exam for a Volunteer who has filed a restricted report if the forensic exam does not trigger an official investigation and revise policies accordingly.

We recommend that the associate director for Safety and Security revise agency policy to provide clear guidance on when a safety plan is needed, the essential elements of such a plan, and how the plan should be documented and distributed.

We recommend that the agency revise all relevant procedures to direct staff to provide a choice of medical providers to victims of sexual assault who are medically evacuated to the United States.

We recommend that the agency clarify what documents constitute its official comprehensive sexual assault policy and make those documents easily identifiable and accessible to staff.

We recommend that the agency develop a process for the systematic review of all sexual assault advisory council recommendations, outlining clearly the offices responsible for implementing each recommendation with which the agency concurs.