In the case of a contractor or volunteer who engages in sexual abuse or harassment, what action is prohibited pending review?

In the case of a contractor or volunteer who engages in sexual abuse or harassment, what action is prohibited pending review?

• A. Contact with inmates
• B. Continued employment
• C. Access to medical records
• D. Participation in staff meetings

Answer: (A)

When a contractor or volunteer is involved in sexual abuse or harassment, the priority is to protect inmates and preserve the integrity of any investigation. The immediate, protective step is to prohibit any contact between that individual and inmates while the review is ongoing. This prevents potential further harm, stops possible interference with evidence or witnesses, and keeps the inmate environment safe until the facts are determined. The other actions—continuing to employ the person, granting access to medical records, or allowing participation in staff meetings—do not address the immediate safety concern in the same decisive way and would be handled separately under policy once the review progresses.

When a contractor or volunteer is involved in sexual abuse or harassment, the priority is to protect inmates and preserve the integrity of any investigation. The immediate, protective step is to prohibit any contact between that individual and inmates while the review is ongoing. This prevents potential further harm, stops possible interference with evidence or witnesses, and keeps the inmate environment safe until the facts are determined.

The other actions—continuing to employ the person, granting access to medical records, or allowing participation in staff meetings—do not address the immediate safety concern in the same decisive way and would be handled separately under policy once the review progresses.