Laws and court rulings have established that a psychotherapist has a "duty to warn" or otherwise to prevent a crime if there is reason to believe that a client might commit an act of violence. In general, this means that the therapist should

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The correct choice is D, as the duty to warn means that the therapist has an obligation to warn the person who is in danger of harm. This could be accomplished by contacting the potential victim directly, notifying law enforcement, or taking other appropriate steps to prevent harm. Committing the client to a mental hospital or reporting the person to the employer would not necessarily prevent the crime or warn the victim, and reporting the person to the police may not be necessary or appropriate in all situations.

Laws and Court Rulings Have Established That a Psychotherapist Has