Discussion Post: Ethical Dilemmas
As a forensic treatment practitioner, you need a firm understanding of the professional ethics that guide your practice. Having a strong sense of professional identity will prepare you to provide high quality, ethically sound, and ethically informed professional services to the populations with which you choose to work. An understanding of professional ethics also reduces liability risks and provides you with a foundation for addressing challenges in a professional manner.
To prepare for this Discussion:
a) Conduct an Internet search and locate additional ethical codes related to forensic professionals (e.g., those who provide sex offender treatment or juvenile offender treatment).
b) Consider at least two ethical dilemmas encountered by mental health professionals who practice in forensic treatment settings related to one of the laws you posted.
c) Think about how ethical dilemmas might complicate treatment in specific forensic settings.
d) Reflect on how you would resolve each dilemma using specific ethical principles and guidelines from your code of ethics in your profession.
Task
Post a description of at least two ethical considerations related to one of the laws you posted from Discussion. Explain how each consideration might complicate treatment in specific forensic settings. Finally, provide one suggestion, and explain how you might approach each consideration, applying the ethical principles and guidelines for your professional practice.
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.