A 21-year-old single mother, Nerene, confides to her public assistance worker, Horace, that she is planning to shoot her boyfriend. Horace must report this to the proper authorities because the potential harm to Nerene's boyfriend supersedes Horace's commitment to Nerene. Horace explains his serious concerns and informs Nerene that he is required by law to inform authorities of her threats. Horace then informs the designated authorities. This is the ethical thing to do.

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A 21-year-old single mother, Nerene, confides to her public assistance worker, Horace, that she is planning to shoot her boyfriend. Horace must report this to the proper authorities because the potential harm to Nerene's boyfriend supersedes Horace's commitment to Nerene. Horace explains his serious concerns and informs Nerene that he is required by law to inform authorities of her threats.  Horace then informs the designated authorities. This is the ethical thing to do.

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In situations where there is a credible threat of harm to others, professionals have a duty to report to prevent potential violence, prioritizing safety over confidentiality.

A 21-Year-Old Single Mother, Nerene, Confides to Her Public Assistance