Sexual Assault risk-reduction and response training

    ‘(c) Subsequent Training- Once a trainee has arrived in such trainee’s country of service, the Director of the Peace Corps shall provide such trainee with training tailored to such country, including cultural training relating to gender relations, risk-reduction strategies, a safety plan in the event of an assault, treatment available in such country (such as forensic rape exams, PEP for HIV exposure, STD screening, and pregnancy testing), MedEvac procedures, and information regarding the legal process for pressing charges against an attacker.

    ‘(d) Historical Analysis- The Director of the Peace Corps shall provide each applicant for enrollment with a historical analysis of crimes and risks against volunteers in the country in which the applicant has been invited to serve.

    ‘(e) Contact Information- The Director of the Peace Corps shall provide each trainee, before each such trainee enrolls as a volunteer, with--

      ‘(1) the contact information of the Inspector General of the Peace Corps for purposes of reporting violations of the sexual assault protocol under section 8B or any other criminal or administrative wrongdoing by volunteers, personnel (including experts and consultants), or other individuals (including contractors) who do business with the Peace Corps; and

      ‘(2) clear, written guidelines regarding whom to contact, including the direct telephone number for a victim advocate and what steps to take in the event of a sexual assault.

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