Ashley,
Thank you for your post. I do agree, you want to keep her trust as a school counselor, but because of this situation, as a counselor, they are obligated to call. In the ACA code of ethics (2014), section B.1.d, counselors need to explain the limitations of confidentiality in the beginning during the intake so the client, and her parents will know what they are getting into. Comparing states, in Florida, the Florida Statue section 39.205 (1) (2017), states that a person who does not report it to the right authorities, it is a felony in the third degree. Child abuse is reported to the Department of Children and Family Services in Florida as well and it is confidential. The primary responsibility of a counselor, is making sure you advocate
Thank you for your post. I do agree, you want to keep her trust as a school counselor, but because of this situation, as a counselor, they are obligated to call. In the ACA code of ethics (2014), section B.1.d, counselors need to explain the limitations of confidentiality in the beginning during the intake so the client, and her parents will know what they are getting into. Comparing states, in Florida, the Florida Statue section 39.205 (1) (2017), states that a person who does not report it to the right authorities, it is a felony in the third degree. Child abuse is reported to the Department of Children and Family Services in Florida as well and it is confidential. The primary responsibility of a counselor, is making sure you advocate