Do you think religions should be required to report sexual abuse when someone goes in to confess it? I have a family member that confessed to abusing
someone to the Bishop and nothing was done about it.
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I guess the church/religion is used for receiving pastoral care and sort of alternative to seek counseling at a therapist. There are certain rules/laws for the latter and how far the client confidentiality reaches. In general tho, the confidentially can be breached...
- When the client poses an imminent danger to themselves or others, and breaking confidentiality is necessary to resolve the danger.
- When the therapist suspects child, elder, or dependent adult abuse.
- When the client has directed the therapist to share information about their case.
- When the therapist receives a qualifying court order.
I can't see why there should be different rules for any church/religion.
- When the client poses an imminent danger to themselves or others, and breaking confidentiality is necessary to resolve the danger.
- When the therapist suspects child, elder, or dependent adult abuse.
- When the client has directed the therapist to share information about their case.
- When the therapist receives a qualifying court order.
I can't see why there should be different rules for any church/religion.
