Ethics

While volunteering in a mental health clinic, a ten-year-old patient walks to you and reveals that one of the social workers had exposed her to an inappropriate (adult) video the other day. What should you do?

Main Idea

The main idea is to first try your best to validate the information and facts that you are told, and then to immediately take action to ensure the child's safety, and the safety of others.

It is exceedingly disturbing and unacceptable for a social worker to show an inappropriate (adult) film to a child. If a child makes such a revelation to me, I must take their concerns seriously and respond quickly and appropriately.
In this case, the first thing I would do is notify the appropriate authorities, such as the clinic's supervisor or the local child protective services agency. Because a minor's well-being is at stake (and perhaps the... (+ 169 words)

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You could also mention that you would try to see if other patients have been affected, and detail ho... (+ 1 more suggestions)

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AVOID

Do not begin seriously doubting the child due to their age