Professional Documents
Culture Documents
& DIVERSITY
CONTENTS
OCRD Mission Statement .3
Peace Corps Volunteers Guide 3
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Complaint Process
Peace Corps Harassment Guide .5
Peace Corps Policy on the Prevention and Elimination of
Harassment in the Workplace
How Is a Charge of Discrimination and/or ..6
Harassment Filed Outside the United Stat es?
Peace Corps Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement ..7
Peace Corps Policy on the Prevention and Elimination of ..8
Harassment in the Workplace
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You can contact and discuss the matter with the Office of Civil Rights & Diversity (OCRD). For
Volunteers and Volunteer applicants, an EEO complaint must be filed within 30 calendar days of
the date of the alleged discrimination.
Be aware of the time lines. The EEO complaint process must proceed within certain time
limitations.
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ADR
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is a viable alternative to the traditional EEO counseling. If
elected, ADR must be completed within 90 calendar days from your date of initial contact with the
OCRD office. Mediation is the ADR process the Peace Corps uses to try and resolve EEO complaints.
During mediation, a neutral third party assists the involved parties (the aggrieved and the
management official) in collaborative problem solving to come to an agreement. Both parties,
through direct communication, discuss the issues in dispute and explore options for resolution.
Mediation is also confidential.
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YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Not to discriminate or harass others
To advise others that their behavior
is not welcome
Appropriate Dress: No revealing or
offensive/obscene logos
To report discrimination, harassment,
or fraternization that originates from
PC staff, PCV/Ts, Trainers to CD or
OCRD
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