In the year after Pres. Aristide returned to Haiti, there was marked, concrete improvement in respect for human rights and the government launched institutional reforms that should bring lasting change. In this report, however, we note several cases of improper use of force and other problems with the interim and new national police forces. We also address concerns regarding the human rights situation at the time, institutional reform efforts, and international and U.S. policy regarding Haiti, and make several specific recommendations for each.