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