DD victim of date rape

poetgrl
Thu, 16 Jun 2011 21:59:44 +0000

That’s not my understanding of the law, if the daughter is over 18 and there’s no suggestion of a planned crime in the future. In fact, it’s a violation of their professional ethics to report without the client’s permission.



This. Actually, a therapist has a legal obligation to report only if there is a danger to self or others, only if provable, and even then, it’s a very hazy line to walk, frankly.

This is more of the social worker working with minors, or whatnot. I believe a doc in an emergency room setting might have to report, but I’m not clear on the law on this since I’m not in an emergency room situation.