ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS RELEVANT TO MANDATED REPORTING

For this assignment, you write a paper that demonstrates your understanding of the ethical considerations relevant to mandated reporting, as well as how you might negotiate the consequences of reporting or not. You must provide this analysis through a fictitious case example of your own creation that involves the requirement to report a violation according to your states licensing board. This case might entail child or elder abuse or neglect. It might also involve abuse or neglect of persons with mental or physical disabilities, depending on your states laws. The case should be no longer than a page and a half, and the rest should be your explanation of the ethical issues. Be certain to avoid using any real names or identifying information about real people.

The Assignment (35 pages)

Provide your fictitious case example, including the relevant details of the case.
Explain why this case presents an ethical issue related to mandated reporting in your intended state of practices rules.
Explain whether you would report the situation and why.
Explain how you would negotiate the intended and unintended consequences of your decision to report or not.