You feel bad for Ryan and question whether you should go to your supervisors. Another volunteer, Jeff, approaches you during a break and mentions that he also noticed Ryan putting items in their pocket. Jeff also mentions that the coworker who steals items lives with their parents in the same neighborhood. Jeff doesn’t understand why Ryan, who comes from a fairly wealthy family, would steal from their welfare office.

Question

What's an ethical and safe next step after learning this new information from Jeff?
Question 5 options:

Confront Ryan about why they lied to you.

Tell Ryan you're going to report this issue to the authorities.

Tell Jeff it's best to ignore the situation and Ryan's actions.

Ask Jeff if he is ready to discuss the issue with your supervisors, along with you.

Answer 1

The most ethical and safe next step after learning this new information from Jeff would be:

Ask Jeff if he is ready to discuss the issue with your supervisors, along with you.

This option allows you to consider the matter seriously and collectively approach the appropriate authorities without confronting Ryan directly or ignoring the situation. It's important to prioritize integrity and the welfare of the organization while also seeking support from a fellow volunteer.