British Psychological Society has published guidance for practitioner psychologists on how to respond to client disclosures of historic child sexual abuse during assessment or therapeutic work. Psychologists have a duty of care to their clients and in safeguarding others, which places them in a complex position. This guidance looks to address these dilemmas.
Guidance for psychologists on managing historic child abuse
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