Nicohwilliam

Assignment: APA format, at least 200 words, cite relevant sources

2014 Code of Ethics: https://www.counseling.org/resources/aca-code-of-ethics.pdf

Discuss each of the following:

1.   What are the signs of child maltreatment?  2.   What do the laws in your state say about reporting incidents of child abuse? TEXAS is the state

3.   You are working in an agency as a child/adolescent counselor.  Respond to either of the following situations:

      a.     A 6 yr. old boy tells you in a session with you that his black eye came from his Dad the other evening.  He reports that his father was pushing his mom and your client got in the middle of it to "help" his mom.   Is this child abuse?  Explain and discuss what points need to be considered in this situation in the best interests of your client, especially considering your understanding of your state's reporting laws and your obligations per the 2014 ACA Ethical Code regarding working with minors and mandatory reporting. 

     b.    A 14 year old girl whose aunt brings her to her appointments,  is seeing you for individual counseling and lets you know in a session that she has been living alone after her mother moved in with her boyfriend 3 weeks ago.   Her mother told her not to tell her aunt because she would call the police and the girl would end up in foster care. Is this child abuse?  Explain and discuss what points need to be considered in this situation in the best interests of your client, especially considering your understanding of your state's reporting laws and your obligations per the 2014 ACA Ethical Code regarding working with minors and mandatory reporting.