Ethics, do we report spouse abuse?? thank you

[sadaca]

Hey guys, I know we report elderly and child abuse. But theres a fine line for spouse abuse, anyone know what to do for STEP 1 purposes in terms of spouse abuse? CF 100 cases says don't report it but old UW says do report. Anyone know for sure??

thank you

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[notbobtrustme]

I think that unless the spouse's life is in danger, you don't report it. You can offer materials/support (eg shelter number, social worker contact), but reporting it to the authorities is probably off limits.

 

[sadaca]

@notbobtrustme - I was thinking that too, thats what CF said. Thanks alot

 

[dyspareunia]

I think that unless the spouse's life is in danger, you don't report it. You can offer materials/support (eg shelter number, social worker contact), but reporting it to the authorities is probably off limits.

Unless it's a young person abusing an elderly spouse.. I think geriatric abuse must always be reported (like child abuse).

 

[EnginDoc]

No, I've seen this many times in the real world, you DO NOT REPORT spouse abuse (you offer help/support and shelters/info, and you can help them with reaching out if they themselves want to contact the police.) Sad, but true...

Child abuse = always
Elder abuse = grey zone

 

[1dayatatime]

Grey zone? I thought u always reported elder abuse

For spouses, I was under the impression u never report. I guess if ur pt is the abuser and he or she says I'm gonna kill my spouse, then ud report, hold the pt involuntarily and warn the spouse.

 

[CherryRedDracul]

No, I've seen this many times in the real world, you DO NOT REPORT spouse abuse (you offer help/support and shelters/info, and you can help them with reaching out if they themselves want to contact the police.) Sad, but true...

Child abuse = always
Elder abuse = grey zone

There's no real grey zone for elder abuse. It must be reported.