A counselor's client is a mandated reporter who discloses they have failed to report a colleague's suspected child abuse. The counselor's primary obligation in this situation is to:
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A
Report the suspected child abuse directly since they are now aware of it
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B
Maintain client confidentiality since the disclosure was made in session
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C
Encourage the client to fulfill their mandated reporting obligation and address barriers
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D
Contact the client's employer about their failure to report