Sexual Assault:

Reporting and
Response

A Volunteers Story

Why We Are Here

Importance of reporting
What you should do
How the Peace Corps will respond
Options and services available
Related Peace Corps policies

Why might a PCV be

reluctant to tell the Peace
Corps about a sexual
assault?
Why is it important
for a PCV to tell the Peace
Corps about a sexual
assault?

What expectations might you

have of Peace Corps if you were
sexually assaulted?

What can you do if you feel Peace

Corps is not meeting its
commitments to Volunteers who
are sexually assaulted?
Contact

the Office of Victim

Advocacy

Contact

General

the Office of Inspector

What is Sexual Harassment?

Unwelcomed
Uncomfortable
Impact

job performance

Contact the Office of

Civil Rights &
Diversity

If You Are Sexually Assaulted:

Get to a safe place
Call the PCMO/Duty Officer
If you have serious injuries, seek immediate

medical attention
Dont go to the local police by yourself
Protect physical evidence; dont disturb the
area where it occurred
If possible, dont shower, bathe, or brush teeth

TELL SOMEONE

If Someone you Know is

Sexually Assaulted:
Encourage them to report to Peace

Corps so they may access support and

services.
Reinforce their innocence- sexual

assault is never the victims fault.

Protect their privacy.

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Peace Corps

Immediate Response
Our first concern is always your safety and well-being
Once you contact the Duty Officer/PCMO, they will

coach you through the steps

PCMO will:
Assess your immediate medical needs
Explain your options for either Restricted or Standard Reporting

PC will assist in getting you to a safe place

PC will work with you to make all the arrangements

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Networking for Knowledge Activity

Restricted Reporting

SARLs

Standard Reporting

Confidentiality

Exceptions to Restricted

Reporting
Designated Staff
Eight Services

Volunteer/ Trainee

Sexual Misconduct
Policy
Immunity Policy

Ongoing Support
Medical and Psychological Support
Legal Support
Continuation of Service
Medevac and ET

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Wrapping It Up
Peace Corps commitment
What you should do
Reporting options and response services