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Case Study: Statutory Rape

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The writer has a responsibility to the client by promoting and maintaining their well-being which includes her safety, physical, and mental well-being. However, if any aspect of the well-being is violated the writer is required by law to report that a client has abused a child or has threatened to harm self or others (National Association of Social Workers, 1999). In Lesley’s case, the writer has to break confidentially and mandate to report the sexual relationship the client is having with the 25-year-old to Child Protective Services. According to New York State law when an adult has consensual sexual intercourse with an individual under age of consent which is 17, this is called statutory

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