Ethics

Answer Question ( Around 250) Case Vignette – Archie, a 17-year-old, tells you (Archie’s school counselor/school psychologist) in a counseling session that the claim he made of sexual abuse by his stepfather is not true. Archie now says that he fabricated the story because he wanted his mother to end her relationship with his stepfather, who has punched her many times. Archie made the statements about abuse to his coach, who reported them to authorities. As his school counselor/school psychologist, you were then informed of the of the report. Should you maintain confidentiality if Archie does not agree to release this information? Does California law require you to disclose the information? Is disclosing the confidential information ethical if it results in the boy terminating the counseling relationship at a time when he is in serious psychological distress and feels alienated from his family? What should you do in this case? What is the ethical dilemma? What are the relevant codes that guide your decision? What are the pertinent laws that guide your decision? What are the consequences for Archie, his mother, and his step-father that need to be considered?      

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