This handbook intends to educate correctional professionals at all levels on: (1) why correctional staff and administrators need to be concerned about staff sexual misconduct with inmates; (2) how agency culture and the workplace environment influence staff sexual misconduct; (3) the tools that will help identify and address staff sexual misconduct; (4) the consequences of staff sexual misconduct with offenders; (5) the investigative process that should follow an allegation of staff sexual misconduct; and (6) how correctional staff members can keep the workplace safe. Staff sexual misconduct with inmates is about how this behavior compromises safety and security. Staff sexual misconduct is a problem that involves facilities, inmates, administration, and staff at all levels, as well as those outside stakeholders, such as law enforcement, the legislature, and the community. It has legal and non-legal consequences, as well as long-lasting emotional, economic, and mental and physical health effects for staff, inmates, agencies, and the community. Staff sexual misconduct with inmates can be prevented and staff and agencies have the tools to prevent this harmful conduct. The information provided in the handbook is intended to assist in understanding and addressing the problem. Appendixes