Scenario 2: An inmate confides in a correctional officer about a past sexual assault they experienced before incarceration. What is the correctional officer's ethical responsibility?

Question: Scenario 2: An inmate confides in a correctional officer about a past sexual assault they experienced before incarceration. What is the correctional officer's ethical responsibility?

Answer options:

• Tell the inmate to forget about it, as it happened in the past. ✅ Document the disclosure and refer the inmate to appropriate support services (e.g., victim services, mental health).
• Inform other inmates to provide peer support.
• Keep the information strictly confidential, even from supervisors.

Correct answer: Document the disclosure and refer the inmate to appropriate support services (e.g., victim services, mental health).

Explanation: Correctional officers have a duty to ensure the welfare of inmates. Documenting the incident and referring the inmate to appropriate professional support is the ethical and procedural response. The correct answer is "Document the disclosure and refer the inmate to appropriate support services (e.g., victim services, mental health).". This capacity-fill scenario 2 reinforces the same competency for the correctional-officer bank and follows the certified explanation standard.