CIA announces changes to handling of sexual assault and harassment allegations
CBSN
The Central Intelligence Agency announced this week several measures it will take to address internal sexual assault and harassment allegations, which have recently come under congressional scrutiny and prompted a review by the agency's watchdog.
Multiple victims have approached the Senate and House Intelligence committees with complaints about the agency's handling of claims of misconduct, citing, for instance, potential obstacles to filing criminal complaints with law enforcement.
On Thursday CIA announced the appointment of Dr. Taleeta Jackson, a seasoned psychologist who most recently led the Sexual Assault Prevention Program at the U.S. Navy, as the new head of a dedicated sexual assault and prevention office at CIA. It will also establish an internal task force that will be advised by outside experts and plans to issue new guidance on reporting incidents by the end of May.
