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Q: Ashley has brought her 15-year-old daughter, Sierra, into your office. Ashley reports that she recently discovered that Sierra and her 16-year-old boyfriend are sexually active. Ashley would like your help reporting the "crime" to the police. What will you tell Ashley? Are you required to report the activity to the authorities? Please explain your answer. A: This situation involves complex legal and ethical considerations. The age of consent is the age at which a person is legally considered competent to consent to sexual activity; this typically varies by jurisdiction, and in some places, the age difference between the two parties can also be a factor. In many areas, the age of consent is 16, but it can range anywhere from 14 to 18. If both Sierra and her boyfriend are above the age of consent in their jurisdiction, their sexual activity is not a crime. Some jurisdictions have "Romeo and Juliet" laws, which decriminalize consensual sexual activity between minors who are close in age. If such a law exists in their jurisdiction, Sierra and her boyfriend's sexual activity may not be a crime, even if one or both are below the age of consent. As a professional, you may be a mandatory reporter, required by law to report certain types of suspected abuse or neglect, including sexual activity involving a minor. However, the specifics of these laws vary by jurisdiction and profession. You should explain these considerations to Ashley and advise her to consult with an attorney. If you are a mandatory reporter and believe that a reportable offense has occurred, you should also inform Ashley that you are required to report the situation to the authorities. This is what should be said to Ashley: "Ashley, I understand your concerns. The legal age of consent varies, and in some cases, there are laws that decriminalize consensual sexual activity between minors who are close in age. I recommend consulting with an attorney for advice tailored to our area. As a professional, I may be required to report certain situations to the authorities; if I believe that a reportable offense has occurred, I will need to fulfill my legal obligations." Blessings, Danielle References: American Psychological Association. (2010). Ethical principles of psychologists and code of conduct. American Psychologist, 65 (5), 493. https://www.apa.org/ethics/code Finkelhor, D., & Browne, A. (1985). The traumatic impact of child sexual abuse: A conceptualization. American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, 55 (4), 530.
https://www.celcis.org/application/files/8116/2185/5415/The_Traumatic_Impa ct_of_Child_Sexual_Abuse.pdf Levesque, R. J. R. (1999). The romantic experience of adolescents in satisfying love relationships. Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 28 (5), 645- 666. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/255607922_Adolescent_Romantic_ Relationships_and_Experiences/link/546b911d0cf2f5eb1809218d/download? _tp=eyJjb250ZXh0Ijp7ImZpcnN0UGFnZSI6InB1YmxpY2F0aW9uIiwicGFnZSI6I nB1YmxpY2F0aW9uIn19
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