If a person, during his/her therapy sessions, reveals his/her intent to harm someone or commit a crime, what protocol should be followed? Should the information be revealed to the concerned authorities?
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Most states have duty to protect laws where you are required to break confidentiality and warn the authorities and potential victim. This precedent comes from the Tarasoff murder in California
Most states have duty to protect laws where you are required to break confidentiality and warn the authorities and potential victim. This precedent comes from the Tarasoff murder in California