Sexual assault protocol and guidelines

    ‘Sec. 8B. (a) In General- The Director of the Peace Corps shall develop and implement comprehensive sexual assault protocol and guidelines that--

    ‘(1) conform to best practices in the sexual assault field; and

    ‘(2) are applicable to all posts at which volunteers serve.

    ‘(b) Development and Consultation With Experts- In developing the sexual assault policy under subsection (a), the Director of the Peace Corps shall consult with and incorporate, as appropriate, the recommendations and views of experts in the sexual assault field.

    ‘(c) Elements- The sexual assault protocol and guidelines developed under subsection (a) shall include, at a minimum, the following services with respect to a volunteer who has been a victim of sexual assault:

    ‘(1) Protection of such volunteer’s confidentiality.

    ‘(2) Provision of a victim’s advocate to such volunteer.

    ‘(3) Provision of a sexual assault forensic evidence kit to such volunteer upon request.

    ‘(4) Provision of emergency health care to such volunteer, including, to the greatest extent practicable, a choice of medical providers and a mechanism for such volunteer to evaluate such provider.

    ‘(5) Provision of counseling and psychiatric medication.

    ‘(6) Completion of a safety and treatment plan with such volunteer.

    ‘(7) Evacuation of such volunteer, accompanied by a Peace Corps staffer at the request of such volunteer.

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