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Scenario

How to balance student trust with mandatory reporting

I am a teacher and a student confided in me about abuse at home but they begged me not to tell anyone and I am torn between respecting their wishes and my legal obligation to report.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The conflict between a child's autonomy and their protection creates a moral dilemma where every choice carries the risk of betrayal.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Rights — their origin and their limits?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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