Interim measures may include which of the following?

• A. No-contact orders, academic accommodations, changes in housing or schedules, and access to counseling or support services
• B. Immediate expulsion of the accused without investigation
• C. Public shaming of the complainant
• D. Dismissal of all parties without support

Answer: (A)

Interim measures are protective steps put in place during an investigation to keep everyone safe and ensure continued access to education while the process unfolds. They aim to support the parties and preserve fairness, not to punish.

The option listed fits this purpose because it includes practical, non-punitive tools: a no-contact order to stop further contact between involved individuals; academic accommodations so a student can continue learning without disruption; changes in housing or class schedules to reduce risk or stress; and access to counseling or support services to address emotional and practical needs. These measures are typically temporary and adjustable as the situation evolves, and they can apply to either party as needed.

Other choices describe punitive or shaming actions that fall outside the role of interim safety measures and could threaten due process or campus safety. Expulsion without an investigation bypasses due process, public shaming harms the complainant and violates respectful conduct, and dismissing everyone without providing support neglects safety and support responsibilities.