US embassy cable - 05LIMA4754

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