What protective measures might a school offer during an investigation?

• A. Interim measures such as no-contact orders, academic accommodations, changes in housing or schedules, and access to counseling or support services
• B. Immediate expulsion of the student without investigation
• C. Publicly posting the names of involved parties
• D. Reassigning all classes to another campus

Answer: (A)

Protective measures during an investigation are aimed at keeping the environment safe and ensuring the student and complainant can continue their education while the process is ongoing. Interim steps like no-contact orders, academic accommodations, changes in housing or class schedules, and access to counseling or support services are temporary, non-punitive safeguards that address safety and fairness without assuming guilt. They can be implemented promptly to protect everyone involved and to prevent disruption to education. Other options don’t fit because expulsion without investigation bypasses due process, publicly posting names violates privacy and can chill reporting, and reassigning all classes to another campus is an excessive, impractical remedy not tailored to the situation.