The Case Of 16-Year-Old Latina Students

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A school counselor must understand the possible ethical and legal concerns when working with students. Some possible ethical concerns in the case of the 16-year-old Latina student that thinks she may be pregnant include the student’s welfare, confidentiality, and parents’ rights. A potential legal concern could be the state law regarding legal age of consent. According to the American counseling Association ([ACA] 2014) and the American School Counseling Association ([ASCA] 2010) the student’s welfare is the primary responsibility. However, both ethical standards also recognize the importance of involving a support network that is salient to the client if appropriate, and consent has been given (ACA, 2014; ASCA, 2010). ASCA (2010) also makes