Defend the application of the mandated reporting laws in a scenario.
Required Resources
·
Applying Ethical Theories to Ethics Codes and Ethical Decision Making
Knapp, S. J., & Fingerhut, R. (2024). Applying ethical theories to ethics codes and ethical decision making. In
Practical ethics for psychologists: A positive approach., 4th ed. (pp. 43–57). American Psychological Association.
This resource is essential because it provides a foundational understanding of how to apply ethical theories to real-world decision-making. Given the complexity of the scenario involving Joseph, where ethical decision-making is at the core, it is important to understand how to navigate the APA Ethics Code and apply it to situations where ethical dilemmas arise.
·
The Use and Misuse of Informed Consent in Reporting Sexual Intimacy Violations
Behnke, S. H., Thomas, J. T., Walker, L. E., & DeMatteo, D. (2023). The use and misuse of informed consent in reporting sexual intimacy violations.
Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 54(2), 135–146.
This article directly addresses the nuances of informed consent, a critical issue in the assignment. Joseph’s scenario involves a disclosure that was not part of the original consent agreement, making it vital for understanding the ethical implications of such disclosures. This reading will equip learners with insights into when and how informed.
·
A Child Abuse Reporting Framework for Early Career School Counselors
Tuttle, M., Ricks, L., & Taylor, M. (2019). A child abuse reporting framework for early career school counselors.
Professional Counselor, 9(3), 238–251.
This article provides a practical framework for reporting suspected child abuse, tailored specifically for school counselors. Since the scenario involves school personnel making a mandated report, understanding this framework will be crucial for applying the reading to justify the actions taken by the school staff. This resource will help ground arguments in established reporting practices.
·
Ethical Dilemmas of Confidentiality With Adolescent Clients: Case Studies From Psychologists
Duncan, R. E., Hall, A. C., & Knowles, A. (2015). Ethical dilemmas of confidentiality with adolescent clients: Case studies from psychologists.
Ethics & Behavior, 25(3), 197–221.
This resource is still useful in understanding the complexities and ethical dilemmas involved in maintaining confidentiality with adolescent clients. The case studies can offer practical examples that can be referenced in the weekly assignment.
Shpigel, M. S., Belsky, Y., & Diamond, G. M. (2015). Clinical work with non-accepting parents of sexual minority children: Addressing causal and controllability attributions.
Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 46(1), 46–54.
This article is important for understanding the dynamics between non-accepting parents and sexual minority children, which is relevant to Joseph’s situation.
Week 2 Optional Resources
·
Communicating With the Adolescent: Consent and Confidentiality Issues
Goyal, M. K. (2015). Communicating with the adolescent: Consent and confidentiality issues.
Clinical Pediatric Emergency Medicine, 16(2), 96–101.
This article discusses the nuances of consent and confidentiality when working with adolescents, which will be helpful in explaining why the assessment team had to act on the information disclosed by Joseph, even though it wasn’t part of the planned assessment.
Waalkes, P. L., DeCino, D. A., Stickl Haugen, J., & Woodruff, E. (2022). A Q methodology investigation of school counselors’ beliefs and feelings in reporting suspected child sexual abuse.
Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, 31(8), 911–929.
This study examines the emotional and ethical dilemmas faced by school counselors when reporting child sexual abuse. Given that the assignment requires a defense of the school’s actions, understanding the varied beliefs and feelings of counselors can help further appreciation of the complexity of mandated reporting decisions, making arguments more nuanced and empathetic.
