In this assignment, you will watch the video that will provide insight as to identifying and resolving ethical dilemma (s) in the following case:
Debbie Roberts is a 12 year old eighth grader who is 10 weeks pregnant. She has been a good student and her teacher reports she has never been a problem. The school nurse referred Debbie to the school social worker, because Debbie refused to speak on her condition with the nurse. At first, Debbie also refused to speak with the school social worker, but later she told her that she does not want to have an abortion. Debbie repeatedly stated that she did not want her parents to know that she is pregnant. Debbie will to reveal who the father is, but the social worker suspects that Debbie may have been sexually abused. Debbie also stated she when she leaves the social worker’s office, she will shoot her 25 year old cousin, James.
1. What is the ethical dilemma (s)?
2. What should the social worker’s first priority be and state your reasons. You should go to the Code of Ethics as a guide.
3. What are the steps you should take in the process of resolving this conflict?
Your essay should be not more than two pages: two inch margin from the top and two inch margin from the botton.
