Assignment task:
Ms. Wicks, our school counselor, experience a number of ethical concerns while engaging with Maria. None of these seem to be as disruptive to the relationship as evidenced by Maria's disclosure regarding her boyfriend having AIDS and the couple being engaged in unprotective sex. Ms. Wick has concerns about both the legal mandate and ethical concerns that should guide her response to this information. In addition, she now has information that the district "prohibits" from talking to students about sexual issues, which arouses her concern that she has violated some boundaries. The situation is complicated, and the options are not completely clear.
If you were in the position of Ms. Wick, what ethical decision would you make as the counselor after Maria's disclosure of having unprotective sex with her boyfriend who has AIDS?