Peace Corps

Peace Corps- 50 Years, More Than 1000 Rapes? Peace Corps Rape Scandal: New Witness [ABC: 5-11-2011] BWO – Lay Your Love On Me Peace Corps Volunteers Speak Out On Rape Today, Ms. Smochek is among a growing group of former Peace Corps volunteers who are speaking out about their sexual assaults, prompting scrutiny from Congress and a pledge from the agency for reform. In going public, they are exposing … Peace Corps Volunteers Speak Out About Rape, Violence WASHINGTON — Jessica Smochek told members of Congress on Wednesday that, after being brutally gang-raped in Bangladesh in 2004, a Peace Corps medical officer refused to give her a proper physical examination. Tennessee Guerilla Women: Rape In The Peace Corps When she returned to the United States, the reception she received from Peace Corps officials was as devastating, she said, as the rape itself. In Bangladesh, she had been given scant medical care; in Washington, a counselor implied … Peace Corps volunteers speak up about sexual assault The Peace Corps has a terrible history with sexual assault. Today Congress is holding a hearing on violence, including sexual assault, in the Peace Corps . Brave volunteers are coming forward to share their stories. … Peace Corps Accused Of Blaming Rape Victims Former volunteers are accusing the Peace Corps of blaming them for their own sexual assaults. Today, the issue goes before Congress. reyna90 says: :-/ read this @Kiera_Rose @Azimara3 RT @HuffPostPol : The Peace Corps ' rape problem http://huff.to/lWCXtE by @lucia_graves

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