Confidentiality In The Victim Of Rape

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In the initial interview with the client – who was the victim of rape – it is discovered that the offender is a family member of the client. Maintaining confidentiality with the client is critical in order to establish trust in the practitioner-client relationship because it will enable the client to willingly share information about the events that have transpired. Should this trust be violated by the practitioner, then the client will likely become discouraged from sharing any further information – even if that information would prove beneficial to the client. This level of confidentiality requires that practitioners only disclose information about the case to those whom have been approved by the client. An effective level of care, especially

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Patient Confidentiality Case Study

Introduction This fall, Jessica* was raped. Like most victims of rape, she was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder and depression. Because Jessica told the forensic nurse that she was at risk of harming herself, the forensic nurse breached patient confidentiality and informed physicians and nearby nurses working with Jessica. Patient confidentiality is the pact between patient and physician in which anything the patient shares with the physician remains between the patient and the physician…

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Rape On College Campuses

assault on college and university campuses in the United States has garnered nationwide attention; the Stanford rape case being one of many examples. This has sparked debates by the public on how to address this issue, leading to numerous conversations surrounding consent, victim-blaming, false accusations, the role of students and campus personnel, and more. The discussion surrounding rape on college campuses has invoked response(s) by the federal government. The Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security…

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Sexual Violence In Prisons

without that person’s freely given consent”. Sexual violence is interchangeably used with rape and sexual assault even if there is a slight variation with the meanings. As society mutes sexual violence victims, they have become too afraid to tell their story in fear of the repercussions of their attacker and the potential for being sexually assaulted today. Not only is it society’s idea to blame the victims of sexual violence but the people of society who continuously undermine sexual assault allegations…

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Shivayogi Vulnerable Population

Shivayogi, (2013) describes vulnerable population as “the disadvantaged sub-segment of the community”. Such as racial and ethnic minorities, children, prisoners, cognitive impaired, pregnant women, children. Conducting research study that involves vulnerable population requires utmost care, high considerations and increased protections of the participants. Wijik, and Harrison (2013) state that an exceptional attention is needed when recruiting vulnerable population into research studies, particularly…

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Social Change Research Paper PAAR

but working with Pittsburgh Coalition Against Rape, which focuses more on legislative means to achieve change ∙ Also working with the Responsible Hospital Institute ∙ Mayor called and now working on safe, welllit areas ∙ Bruce Calse – city council supports ∙ Partnered with Oakwatch, a community group that lives in Oakland, wants to promote safety, etc. o Host block parties and hand out welcome packets ∙ Reforms? o Need decision maker to say we need positive victim response…

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Counseling Center Observation

of our families attend the same church. The mother Mrs. Lewis was crying, because her daughter Jenny 13 year old, has told her counselor that her uncle, mom’s brother used to touch her private parts when she was around 6 year old, but just recently rape her while she sleep over at his house for his daughter’s birthday party. This information surfaced during the counseling session that Jenny’s teacher referred to Jenny, because she has been sad in class and lately she cries without any reason. Jenny…

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Criminal Justice Vs Attorney Client Privilege

Thus, my value criterion for the round is supplying the best form of justice to the American people. To offer clarification in today’s debate I offer the following definitions: The criminal justice system, as defined by the National Center for the Victims of Crime is “the set of agencies and processes established by governments to control crime and impose penalties on those who violate laws. There is no single criminal justice system in the United States but rather many similar, individual systems…

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Jeanne Clery: The Brock Turner Case

secret about killing the girl was announced to his friends, which made it easier to arrest him. Investigators found that there was a door, unlocked to her residential building, and after a night of drinking, he decided to enter the building. After this rape, the parents of Clery continued to investigate safety on campus and found a lacking of protection.…

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Essay on VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN

pervasive and widespread plague on our society- one that crosses geographic, economic and racial lines. While men are also victims of a family violence, women overwhelmingly are the targets especially when it comes to sexual assault and psychological abuse. So why should we care about violence against women? Chances are, someone close to you has been, is or will be a victim. This is not something that only happens to “other people” or in “those families.” Whether aware of it or not, a woman close…

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Essay on A Case Study of Precious

further monetary gain. As Precious is pregnant for the second time she is sent to a different school. Her teacher takes the time to teach her to read and write. Precious’ social worker finds out that Precious’ children are a result of incest and rape. Precious’ mother physically abuses her and her newborn baby, so Precious takes her baby and leaves. She breaks into her school for comfort from the cold, but her teacher discovers her and helps to get her into a halfway house. Her mother shares…

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