R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-17.4-36: Retaliation prohibited.

No discriminatory, disciplinary, or retaliatory action shall be taken against any officer or employee of a residence by the residence; nor against any guardian or family member of any resident; nor against any resident of the residence; nor against any volunteer or any other person for any communication by him or her to the department involving information given or disclosed by him or her in good faith regarding a violation of this chapter.