Staff Sexual Assault Policy Peace Corps Overview and Procedures Update

Staff Sexual Assault Policy Overview and Procedures Update
1. Peace Corps Sexual Assault Policy Overview and Procedures
1.1 Peace Corps Sexual Assault Policy Overview and Procedures Update
Notes:
Welcome to Peace Corps' Sexual Assault Policy Overview and Procedures Update training.
Throughout this course you can move backwards and forwards by clicking the next or previous buttons in the lower right hand corner of
your screen.
You will also notice there is a timeline at the bottom of your screen which will allow you to pause the training at any time as well as show you
when all of the content of a particular page has been displayed.
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1.2 Introduction
Notes:
This training is a foundational course for Peace Corps' global Sexual Assault Risk Reduction and Response Program. It builds on the Sexual Assault
Awareness and Victim Sensitivity training which focused on the skills Peace Corps Staff need to ensure Volunteers who have been victims of
sexual assault receive compassionate care.
On September 1, 2013 Peace Corps implemented several new policies and procedures related to sexual assault.
This training contains important information Peace Corps staff need in order to follow these new policies and procedures.

1.3 Content Overview
Notes:
During the training you will be introduced to various policies and procedures related to Peace Corps' global sexual assault risk reduction and
response program.
There will be multiple choice knowledge check questions and scenarios woven throughout.
After you complete the training, you will be directed to a final quiz.

1.4 Book Icon and Resources
Notes:
Before we begin, let's cover a few points on the resources available as part of this course.
Throughout the training, when you see the orange book icon, you can click on it for definitions or key learning points.
You can try it now by clicking on the book icon on your screen.
You can also view the actual policy documents referenced during the training, by clicking on the "Resources" button in the upper-right hand
corner of your screen. Go ahead and try it now.

1.5 Road Map
Notes:
Here is a Road Map or list of all the topics this training will cover.
Sexual Assault Classifications
Peace Corps Policy and Procedures for Responding to Sexual Assault
Sexual Assault Response Liaisons or SARLs
Office of Victim Advocacy
Immunity from Disciplinary Action
Volunteer/ Trainee Sexual Misconduct
Stalking
Revision to Early termination of service
and
Revision to Medical Evacuation

Don't forget to click on the orange book icon to see what the definition of "IPS" is.
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1.6 Whats the Goal?
Notes:
Let's take a moment to talk about how the new policies will impact Peace Corps Volunteers.

These new policies are intended to:
Encourage reporting of sexual assault to Peace Corps
Meet best practices in supporting victims of sexual assault
Protect Volunteer confidentiality; and finally
Enhance Volunteer safety
1.7 Sexual Assault Incident Reporting Definitions
Notes:
The first topic this course will examine is related to Peace Corps' sexual assault classifications. These internal classifications are only used for
data collection and analysis purposes. They are not used to determine support services for Volunteers.
It is important to remember that the Peace Corps classifications may differ significantly from the legal definitions in your country.
Peace Corps is committed to providing all Volunteers who have been victims of sexual assault with compassionate care regardless of the type
of assault. It is very important to remember to NEVER label the type of assault being reported by the Volunteer. It is best to use the same
language as the Volunteer to describe the incident.
For example, if a Volunteer describes an incident as rape, you may also use the term rape.

1.8 IPS 3-13
Notes:
The first of the new policies we will look at is IPS or interim policy statement 3-13, Responding to Sexual Assault. One of the major parts of
this policy is about the two options Volunteers now have for reporting sexual assault to Peace Corps, Restricted and Standard Reporting.
Please note that all reports of sexual assault will be considered Restricted Reports unless a Volunteer chooses standard reporting or an
exception applies. We will talk more about exceptions later on.
Go ahead and Click on the buttons on your screen to learn more about the two reporting options.

Restricted Reporting (Slide Layer)
Standard Reporting (Slide Layer)

Next warning (Slide Layer)
1.9 Knowledge Check Note
Notes:
Now that you have learned about Restricted and Standard Reporting, let's check what you have learned.
You will have 3 attempts for each knowledge check.
You must complete Knowledge Checks in order to move on to next screen.

Don't worry,
Knowledge Check scores are not recorded
1.10 Match the description on the left with the type of reporting on the right.
(Matching Drag-and-Drop, 10 points, 2 attempts permitted)
Correct Choice
Does not allow sharing of PCV identity or Restricted Reporting

details of the assault with CD or other Non-
Designated Staff.
Allows notification to CD and other Non- Standard Reporting

Designated Staff with a specific "need to
know".
Feedback when correct:
That's right! You matched the correct reporting option with the description.
Feedback when incorrect:
You did not select the correct response.

Correct (Slide Layer)
Incorrect (Slide Layer)

Try Again (Slide Layer)
1.11 Match the description on the left with the type of reporting on the right.
(Matching Drag-and-Drop, 10 points, 2 attempts permitted)
Correct Choice
Provides Volunteers with services without Restricted Reporting

starting an official investigation with local law
enforcement.

Provides Volunteers the option to report a Standard Reporting
sexual assault to local law enforcement.
That's right! You matched the correct reporting option with the description.


1.12 Scenario # 1
1.13 Which reporting option would Emily use in this case?
Please drag your answer to the blank space below
(Word Bank, 10 points, 3 attempts permitted)

Correct Choice
X Restricted Reporting
Standard Reporting
That's right! Emily would use a Restricted Report since she does not want to report the assault to the local police and
would like medical treatment.


1.14 Scenario # 2
1.15 Which reporting option would Sheila use in this case?
Please drag your answer to the blank space below

Correct Choice
Restricted Reporting
X Standard Reporting
That's right! Sheila would use a Standard Report because she does want to report the incident to local police.


1.16 IPS 3-13
Notes:
Additional important functions of IPS 3-13, Responding to Sexual Assault are to:
Identify who the Designated Staff are for Restricted Reporting
Define "serious or imminent threat"
Define PII
Define Confidentiality
Click on each of the buttons to learn more about each.

SITA (Slide Layer)
Designated Staff (Slide Layer)

1.17 IPS 3-13
Notes:
Additional important functions of IPS 3-13, Responding to Sexual Assault are to:
Identify who the Designated Staff are for Restricted Reports
Define "serious or imminent threat"

Define PII
Define Confidentiality
Click on each of the buttons to learn more about each.
PII (Slide Layer)

Confidentiality (Slide Layer)
1.18 base 8 services 4 exceptions
Notes:
Now let's look at the 8 services Volunteers are entitled to receive under both Restricted and Standard reporting.
Let's also take a look at the Exceptions to Restricted Reporting. Or rather, when a Volunteers Personally Identifying Information or PII can be
shared beyond the designated staff team on a need to know basis.

Go ahead and click on the shapes on your screen to learn more about the 8 services and 4 exceptions.
8 services (Slide Layer)
4 Exceptions - (Slide Layer)

warning review content (Slide Layer)
1.19 IPS 3-13 Responding to Sexual Assault does which of the following?
(Choose all that apply)
(Multiple Response, 10 points, 3 attempts permitted)
Correct Choice
X Outlines the Restricted and Standard reporting options for PCVs.

X States that all sexual assaults will be initially treated as a Restricted Report.
X Defines when exceptions to Restricted Reporting may be made.
X Outlines confidentiality rules for Standard Reports.
That's right! Responding to Sexual Assault, IPS 3-13 does all of the above. Good job!
That is incorrect. Responding to Sexual Assault, IPS 3-13 does all of the above.

1.20 According to IPS 3-13, who are the "Designated Staff" for Restricted Reporting?
(Choose all that apply)

Correct Choice
Country Director (HQ)
X Assigned Security Specialist (HQ)
X Peace Corps Medical Officer (PCMO)
X Sexual Assault Response Liaison (SARL)
X Victim Advocate (HQ)
U.S. Ambassador
X Safety and Security Coordinator (SSC)
That's right! The PCMO, SARL and SSC at Post and the Victim Advocate and Assigned Security Specialist at HQ are the
Designated Staff for Restricted Reports.
That is incorrect. The PCMO, SARL and SSC at Post and the Victim Advocate and Assigned Security Specialist at HQ are
the Designated Staff for Restricted Reports.


1.21 Procedures for Responding to Sexual Assault
Notes:
We will now move on to take a closer look at the Procedures for Responding to Sexual Assault which is an extension of the Responding to
Sexual Assault Policy.
You may have previously been introduced to the Procedures as the Guidelines for Responding to Sexual Assault.
The procedures provide Peace Corps staff with a step by step guide for responding to Sexual assault, an outline of notification protocol,
and detailed guidance on the roles and responsibilities of staff.

If you are a member of staff at Post and you receive a report of a sexual assault you should immediately notify the PCMO.
If you are a HQ staff member and you receive a report of a sexual assault you should notify the on-duty Victim Advocate.
Warning (Slide Layer)
Handling the Call (Slide Layer)

1.22 If a non-designated staff member at Post receives a report of a sexual assault, they
should:
(Drag your answer to the space below)
Correct Choice
X Notify the PCMO immediately
Tell the Country Director
Call the SSC and ask for instructions
None of the above
Correct! Non-designated staff at Post should immediately notify the PCMO if they receive a report of a sexual assault.
They should not share information regarding the sexual assault with anyone else.
That is incorrect. Please try again.


1.23 Office of Victim Advocacy (OVA)
Notes:
In 2011, Peace Corps opened the office of victim advocacy.
The mission of the Office of Victim Advocacy (OVA) is to ensure that each Volunteer is made aware of, and receives access to, services
provided by the Peace Corps in cases of sexual assault, stalking or other crimes. The Office of Victim Advocacy assists Volunteers with all
crimes and gives priority to cases involving serious crimes, including sexual assault and stalking.
1.24 IPS 2-13 Sexual Assault Response Liaisons

Notes:
A Sexual Assault Response Liaisons (SARL) is a member of the Designated Staff team whose purpose is to support Volunteers who report a
sexual assault.
Remember that the other members of the Designated Staff for Restricted Reports are the PCMO and SSC.
Please note that SARL services are available at the request of the Volunteer.
Go ahead and click on the orange button to learn more about SARLs.
SARL (Slide Layer)

1.25 Which crimes does the Office of Victim Advocacy (OVA) assist Volunteers with?
(Multiple Choice, 10 points, 3 attempts permitted)
Correct Choice
Sexual Assault

Stalking
Armed Robbery
X All Crimes
That's right! OVA assists Volunteers with all crimes. It gives priority to cases involving serious crimes, including sexual
assault and stalking.
That is incorrect. OVA assists Volunteers with all crimes. It gives priority to cases involving serious crimes, including
sexual assault and stalking.


1.26 Road Map Check-In
Notes:
Let's check in on what we have covered up to this point.
So far we have reviewed Peace Corps' updated Sexual Assault Classifications; Responding to Sexual Assault Policy, the Procedures for Responding
to Sexual Assault; Office of Victim Advocacy and SARLs.
Next we are going to take a closer look at another of the new Policies that impacts how Peace Corps supports Volunteers who have been victims
of sexual assault:
Next up is Immunity from Disciplinary Action for Victims of Sexual Assault.

1.27 IPS 1-11, Immunity from Peace Corps Disciplinary Action for Victims of Sexual Assault
Notes:
IPS 1-11 Immunity from Disciplinary Action for victims of sexual assault or the Immunity Policy for short, states that Volunteers who are
victims of, or witnesses to a sexual assault will not be punished for violating Post or agency policy if the violation occurred in connection with
the sexual assault.
Go ahead and click on the shapes on your screen to learn more about Peace corps Immunity Policy.
Purpose (Slide Layer)

Who (Slide Layer)

1.28 IPS 1-12
Notes:
The Volunteer/ Trainee Sexual Misconduct Policy is for cases when a Volunteer or Trainee accuses another Volunteer or Trainee of
sexual misconduct.
If a Volunteer or Trainee reports a sexual assault by another Volunteer or Trainee, please tell the Volunteer that there is a formal process for
handling such complaints and that the PCMO will explain the options
Be sure to click on the book icon and buttons on your screen to learn more.

Criminal Prosecution (Slide Layer)

Time limit (Slide Layer)
Process updated (Slide Layer)

1.29 IPS 1-13 Stalking Policy
Notes:
Stalking is a serious crime that can escalate quickly. If a Volunteer tells you that they are being stalked, you should first ensure that the
Volunteer is in a safe location and then quickly notify the Country Director or Safety and Security Coordinator.
1.30 The purpose of Peace Corps' Immunity Policy is:
(check all that apply)

Correct Choice
X To encourage Volunteers to report incidents of rape and sexual assault.
To make sure Volunteers are in their sites at all times.
X To not focus on the Volunteer's behavior or blame the Volunteer for the assault.
To control Volunteer's actions as much as possible.
That's right! The Immunity Policy is intended to encourage reporting of sexual assault to Peace Corps and to not blame
the Volunteer for the assault.
That is incorrect. The Immunity Policy is intended to encourage reporting of sexual assault to Peace Corps and to not
blame the Volunteer for the assault.


1.31 Scenario # 3

1.32 Which policy best addresses Dan's worries about reporting the rape to Peace Corps?
Please drag your answer to the blank space below.
Correct Choice
IPS3-13 Responding to Sexual Assaults
Stalking
X Immunity from Peace Corps Disciplinary Action
That's right! The Immunity Policy would best address this concern as it states that that victims and witnesses of sexual
assault will not be punished for violating Post or agency policy if the violation occurred in connection with a sexual
assault.


1.33 Scenario # 5

1.34 Which policy would best apply in the case of PCV Heidi and PCV Ben?
Correct Choice
Immunity Policy
Stalking
X Volunteer/ Trainee Sexual Misconduct
That's right! The Trainee/ Volunteer Sexual Misconduct would best apply here because it is a case of a Volunteer seeking
administrative action against another Volunteer for alleged sexual misconduct.


1.35 Scenario # 4

1.36 Which policy would provide the best guidance for responding to this case?
Correct Choice
Anonymous Sexual Assault Hotline
X Stalking
Immunity Policy
That's right! The Stalking Policy would provide the best guidance in this case. This is an example of stalking because
Sarah fears for her safety due to the unwanted behavior directed at her.


1.37 Which policy allows a Volunteer to seek administrative action against another
Volunteer accused of sexual misconduct? (drag your answer to the space below)

Correct Choice
Stalking policy
IPS 1-11 Immunity from PC Disciplinary Action
X IPS 1-12 Volunteer/ Trainee Sexual Misconduct
None of the Above
That's right! IPS, 1-12 Volunteer Sexual Misconduct allows for internal PC administrative action when a Volunteer
accuses another Volunteer of sexual assault.
That is incorrect. IPS, 1-12 Volunteer Sexual Misconduct Policy allows for internal PC administrative action when a
Volunteer accuses another Volunteer of sexual assault.


1.38 Road Map Check-In
Notes:
Great job everyone! We are almost through all of the Policies and Procedures this training will cover.
We just have two left to go: Updates to the Medevac and Early Termination Policies.
1.39 MS 264 Medical Evacuation Revision
Notes:

In March 2013, MS 264 Medical Evacuation was revised to state that a Volunteer who is a victim of a sexual assault has a right to a Medevac
upon request.
A staff member will escort the Volunteer, unless the service is declined by the Volunteer.
1.40 MS 284 Early Termination of Service Revision
Notes:
In May 2013, a revision to MS 284 Early Termination of Service was revised to state that a Volunteer who has been the victim of a sexual
assault, stalking, or other serious crime may be granted Interrupted Service by the Country Director.
Click on the book icon for a reminder of the definition of Interrupted Service.
1.41 Which policy applies when a Volunteer is granted Interrupted Service because they
cannot return to service for reasons beyond their control?
(Multiple Choice, 10 points, 3 attempts permitted)

Correct Choice
IPS 1-11, Immunity
X MS 284, Early Termination of Service
MS 264, Medical Evacuation
None of the above
That's right! MS 284, Early Termination of Service applies when a Volunteer is granted Interrupted Service because they
cannot return to service for reasons beyond their control.
That is incorrect. MS 284, Early Termination of Service applies when a Volunteer is granted Interrupted Service because
they cannot return to service for reasons beyond their control.


1.42 Remember!
Notes:
If a Volunteer reports a sexual assault to you, the 3 key things to remember are:
1. This is a Restricted Report which means you must protect the Volunteer's confidentiality and personal information
2. Follow the steps in Handling the Call:

-Make sure the Volunteer is safe and address any urgent medical needs

-Help the Volunteer to protect any physical evidence
-Tell them the next steps
-Make sure they understand the next steps
3. Call the PCMO if you are at post or the on-duty Victim Advocate if you are at headquarters.
1.43 Congratulations!
Notes:
Congratulations! You have completed Peace Corps' Sexual Assault Policy Overview and Procedures Update Course. We hope the course has
answered your questions about the new policies and procedures related to sexual assault.
In order to receive your certificate, please return to Peace Corps University to take the Final Quiz.

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Sexual Assault Classifications

Peace Corps Policy and Procedures for Responding to Sexual Assault

Sexual Assault Response Liaisons or SARLs

Office of Victim Advocacy

Immunity from Disciplinary Action

Volunteer/ Trainee Sexual Misconduct

Revision to Early termination of service

Revision to Medical Evacuation

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1.6 Whats the Goal?

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Encourage reporting of sexual assault to Peace Corps

Meet best practices in supporting victims of sexual assault

Protect Volunteer confidentiality; and finally

Enhance Volunteer safety

1.7 Sexual Assault Incident Reporting Definitions

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1.9 Knowledge Check Note

You will have 3 attempts for each knowledge check.

You must complete Knowledge Checks in order to move on to next screen.

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(Matching Drag-and-Drop, 10 points, 2 attempts permitted)

Does not allow sharing of PCV identity or Restricted Reporting

Allows notification to CD and other Non- Standard Reporting

Feedback when correct:

Feedback when incorrect:

You did not select the correct response.

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Incorrect (Slide Layer)

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(Matching Drag-and-Drop, 10 points, 2 attempts permitted)

Provides Volunteers with services without Restricted Reporting

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Feedback when correct:

Feedback when incorrect:

You did not select the correct response.

Correct (Slide Layer)

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1.13 Which reporting option would Emily use in this case?

Please drag your answer to the blank space below

(Word Bank, 10 points, 3 attempts permitted)

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Feedback when correct:

Feedback when incorrect:

You did not select the correct response.

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1.15 Which reporting option would Sheila use in this case?

Please drag your answer to the blank space below

(Word Bank, 10 points, 3 attempts permitted)

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Feedback when correct:

Feedback when incorrect: