PROGRAM EVALUATION: FY-2005 RP: "ADMINISTRATION OF

UNCLAS LIMA 004754 SIPDIS STATE FOR ECA/PE/V/R/W (CFOWLER, DKEFFER), INFO WHA/PDA (SLEBENS),WHA/AND (JMONSERRATE) NEW YORK FOR ECA/PE/V/C/N (DSHIRREFFS) E.O.12958: N/A TAGS: OEXC SCUL KPAO PE SUBJECT: PROGRAM EVALUATION: FY-2005 RP: "ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE AND THE RULE OF LAW" {ECA/VGW-2005-0005}February 7-25, 2005 - Peruvian IV Miluska CANO - CORRECTED VERSION ¶1. DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTIVITY: IV Miluska CANO participated in subject program to examine the underlying principles of the U.S. judicial and legal systems, and the culture of lawfulness; to deepen understanding of the criminal justice system; and to examine the administration of courts, case management, and the trial by jury process and alternative dispute resolution in the United States. ¶2. DATE, FISCAL YEAR AND QUARTER: February 7-25, 2005; FY-2005; Second Quarter. ¶3. MISSION PERFORMANCE PLAN THEME: Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement. ¶4. RESULT/IMPACT: Optimal. IV Cano mentioned this program was a wonderful personal and professional experience. She appreciated meeting with U.S. counterparts, with people involved in administration of justice, as well as with volunteers who shared their time with participants. She was impressed by U.S. citizens' commitment to their country and their warm camaraderie. ¶5. AUDIENCE REACHED: A harmonized and cohesive group of twenty colleagues from different Latin American countries, with similarity of interests, who are still in contact. ¶6. OFFICER INTERPRETERS AND COORDINATORS: IV Cano praised the Escort/Interpreters' professionalism and knowledge of the theme, their positive attitude and camaraderie, especially Mr. James Glick's support and kindness. ¶7. QUALITY OF SUPPORT FROM ECA: Program was funded with FY-05 IV allocation. ¶8. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PROGRAM: -- Being able to meet first class professionals and getting information on new trends in the U.S. Administration of Justice. -- Being hosted by U.S. citizens at home, "was a particularly enjoyable experience." -- IV Cano praised the orientation received from Douglas W. Slade and Kenneth A. Rather, of Kalamazoo, Michigan. ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT: -- It was a reasonably balanced program, however she would have preferred to have a whole day with professional appointments and another one with E/I for tourism. For example, in New York they only had a free day with no orientation from the escorts on where to go, and she was frustrated for not having seen the Statue of Liberty. -- They met a lot of people who explained different aspects of administration of justice and the rule of law, but some of the themes were repeated. ¶9. LONG-TERM RESULTS: -- Upon return, IV Cano shared with her Peruvian colleagues what she learned about the U.S. administration of justice, especially its practical system related to judicial processes. ¶10. COMMENTS/SUGGESTIONS: -- Hotels were comfortable and well located, especially the one in Kalamazoo. -- Shortening the IV Program, visiting only two or three cities, but complementing it with guided tours of cultural attractions. -- IV Cano thanks everyone who made her trip possible. IV Cano suggests future Digital Video Conferences, or visits to Peru of: -- Mr. Herbert J. Hoelter, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Center on Institutions and Alternatives (NCIA), to lecture on the Criminal Justice System, incarceration and parole. -- Professor Gary Weaver, American University, on U.S. society and its culture. STRUBLE