ACA 2014 Code Of Ethics Case Study

Since the issue with Sara deals with sexual abuse, I will not disclose to officers her sexuality, her grades in school, or any impertinent information. The other codes involved in Sara’s case are the ACA 2014 Code of Ethics Standard B.5.a, ACA 2014 Code of Ethics Standard B.5.b, and ACA 2014 Code of Ethics Standard B.5.c which state that confidentiality of minors must be protected in any form that information is received, and inform parents and guardians of client’s rights and confidentiality with respect to cultural diversity of families and state laws, and to involve the client’s parents along with the client in the decision making process(ACA Governing Council, p. 7). This implies that Sara’s mother is informed of the abuse as long as she

This section also stipulates that in the realms aforementioned, a child can consent for therapy unless barred by the courts. The counselor can rely on the written statement of the minor client containing the grounds on which the child has capacity to consent to her own treatment. This section implies that I do not need Sara’s approval to disclose sexual abuse to her mother, and even if Sara’s mother does not provide consent for therapy, if Sara is willing, I can continue to provide her therapy as it concerns to sexual

The law further states that the professional may disclose information to protect another child. This law places responsibility on me as Sara’s counselor to report the abuse within 48 hours of Sara telling me this information and not allowing someone else to report for me. While reporting I have the right to disclose that Sara’s sister lives in the home and may be at risk for abuse as well. Chapter 261, Section 261.101(c) of the Texas Family Code mandates certain professionals whose communication tend to be privileged, the duty to report matters of abuse. This effectively states that though Sara’s confidentiality should be maintained, when dealing with sexual abuse it must be reported. Chapter 261, Section 261.102 of the Texas Family Code state that the report should reflect my belief that Sara has been abused or at risk of being