Which category covers repeated or unwelcome sexual advances or verbal comments by staff toward an inmate?

Which category covers repeated or unwelcome sexual advances or verbal comments by staff toward an inmate?

• A. Sexual Abuse by Staff, Visitors, Contractors, or Volunteers
• B. Sexual Harassment
• C. Voyeurism
• D. Transgender

Answer: (B)

Repeated or unwelcome sexual advances or verbal comments by staff toward an inmate fall under sexual harassment. This category covers non-physical sexual misconduct from someone in a position of authority that is persistent or unwanted and creates an uncomfortable or hostile environment. It can include remarks about the inmate’s body, sexual jokes, or requests for dates or sexual favors. It’s different from sexual abuse, which involves actual or attempted sexual contact or exploitation. Voyeurism involves spying or watching for sexual purposes, not repeated advances or comments directed at an inmate. Transgender is a gender identity and not a category describing this kind of misconduct.

Repeated or unwelcome sexual advances or verbal comments by staff toward an inmate fall under sexual harassment. This category covers non-physical sexual misconduct from someone in a position of authority that is persistent or unwanted and creates an uncomfortable or hostile environment. It can include remarks about the inmate’s body, sexual jokes, or requests for dates or sexual favors. It’s different from sexual abuse, which involves actual or attempted sexual contact or exploitation. Voyeurism involves spying or watching for sexual purposes, not repeated advances or comments directed at an inmate. Transgender is a gender identity and not a category describing this kind of misconduct.