Monica, age 12, gives her therapist convincing evidence that she was sexually molested by her stepfather from the time she was 8 until she was 11. According to the principle of privileged communication, the therapist ____.

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The principle of privileged communication does not apply in cases of suspected child abuse, where therapists are mandated reporters and must report the abuse to the proper authorities to protect the child and potentially other children from harm.

Monica, Age 12, Gives Her Therapist Convincing Evidence That She