Complaint Investigation Report

The Department conducted an interview with C1 who confirmed the allegation and identified Person #1 (P1) as the staff that he had a sexual interaction with. However, the Department observed that P1 was never an employee at the facility. Additionally, C1 provided inconsistencies in his story, such as the details during the sexual interaction with P1. The Department conducted an interview with P1 who denied the allegation and stated that a sexual interaction with C1 never occurred. The Department conducted three additional client interviews. One client interviewed was unable to provide any useful information regarding the allegation. The two other clients interviewed denied ever witnessing a sexual interaction between C1 and P1. Both clients interviewed also denied C1 ever sharing any information with them regarding the reported sexual interaction with P1. The Department conducted five additional staff interviews. Five out of the five staff interviewed denied the allegation and stated that they did not observe a sexual interaction between C1 and P1. Additionally, two of the staff interviewed stated that C1 has made false claims in the past.

Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, the Department is unable to ascertain if the allegations occurred as reported. Although the allegations may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove or refute the alleged violation occurred; therefore, the allegation is deemed UNSUBSTANTIATED. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator Sharonda Espana via telephone. A copy of the report was provided to an authorized facility representative.