A.) Describe your legal and ethical responsibilities as an MFT as they relate to intimate partner violence

A.) Describe your legal and ethical responsibilities as an MFT as they relate to intimate partner violence.

B.) Imagine you have a couple attending their first intake session with you and you suspect the presence of intimate partner violence. What steps should you take?

References:

Bray, B. (2019, June 24). Addressing intimate partner violence with clients. Counseling Today. https://ct.counseling.org/2019/06/addressing-intimate-partner-violence-with-clients/
Zur Institute. (n.d.). Sections of codes of ethics relevant to spousal and partner abuse. https://www.zurinstitute.com/domestic-violence-laws/#codes
Leslie, R. (2017, June). Spousal abuse & confidentiality. CPH & Associates. https://www.cphins.com/spousal-abuse-confidentiality/
Deslypere, E., & Rober, P. (2018, November 20). Family secrecy in family therapy practice: An explorative focus group study. Retrieved from Google Scholar. *Click on the PDF extension to the right of the title in the results list.