Vignettes the First Step Is Reaction Paper

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2. The first step is analyzing the facts of the situation. I have privileged information that the client's boyfriend was abusive. This information has been given to me in full confidentiality, and I continue to be obliged to protect the client's privacy. However, the client's death is directly related to the boyfriend's abusive behavior. It is my belief that the boyfriend may pose a significant risk to other people, which is why it will be appropriate in this scenario to consider breaking my confidentiality agreement with the deceased and offering my testimony in a court of law or affidavit.

Second, I must remember that while I do have evidence that abuse occurred in the relationship, I do not have any evidence to suggest that the client's death was a direct result of that abuse. Therefore, I must carefully prepare my testimony to ensure nonmalfecience. I will need to consult with legal counsel if possible, or at least with professionals who have dealt with similar situations in my state.
I need to know what, if anything, I am obliged to share with the authorities as well as with the family members of the deceased.

Third, the mother expects me to share the information with her directly. I shall not do this. My obligation is to the law only, and to protecting others from potential harm by seeing to it that the abusive boyfriend is at least questioned if not indicted. I do not have an obligation to sharing information about the client with the mother, as doing so would represent a breach of ethics. However, I would assure the mother that I will do all I can to ensure that law enforcement is aware of the basic facts of the case......

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