You are working with a 14-year-old male who discloses that he was previously sexually abused by his uncle while visiting him in Italy. He does not want you to disclose this to anyone and wishes to keep working with you on issues that have resulted from the abuse. What should you do in this situation? Question 17 options: a) Immediately report to the police as you are required to under Failure to Disclose Legislation. b) Continue to work therapeutically with the client and respect their wishes around confidentiality. c) Inform the client's parents of their child's disclosure as soon as possible. d) Refer the client on to someone with more experience in this area.

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Ciccarelli: Psychology_5 (5th Edition)

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ISBN:9780134477961

Author:Saundra K. Ciccarelli, J. Noland White

Publisher:Saundra K. Ciccarelli, J. Noland White

Chapter1: The Science Of Psychology

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You are working with a 14-year-old male who discloses that he was previously sexually abused by his uncle while visiting him in Italy. He does not want you to disclose this to anyone and wishes to keep working with you on issues that have resulted from the abuse. What should you do in this situation?

Question 17 options:

a)	Immediately report to the police as you are required to under Failure to Disclose Legislation.

b)	Continue to work therapeutically with the client and respect their wishes around confidentiality.

c)	Inform the client's parents of their child's disclosure as soon as possible.

d)	Refer the client on to someone with more experience in this area.

Expert Solution

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Counselling is a process in which the counsellor assists the counselee in making interpretations of facts relating to the choice, plan or adjustments they need to make. It is a professional relationship that empowers diverse individuals, families, and groups to accomplish mental health, Wellness, Education and Career Goals.

Counselling and psychotherapy rest on trust between the counsellor and the client. As a therapist, you are in a strong relationship; the more confidence you build with the client the better it is. We must maintain the confidentiality of the client. Confidentiality is designed to protect clients (not counsellors), and only the courts,
in the final analysis, can provide a guarantee of privacy.