The author explores the dilemma resulting from a situation where the counselor's loyalties to the client and the institution that employs him are in conflict. (RP)

This article reports on a 1973 national survey by the Privileged Communication Committee of the American School Counselor Association to determine the extent of any expansion taking place in this area. Rapid growth in the past five years in legislation relating to testimonial privileged communication is reported. (Author/PC)

Analyzes ethical/legal aspects of confidentiality and privileged communication as they relate to school counselors. Makes suggestions for establishing confidentiality in school setting while taking into account scope of practice issues and obligations of informed consent. Presents guidelines for when and how to break confidentiality in situations…

Defines and discusses libel and slander and offers practical recommendations for counselors. Advises counselors to remember professional guidelines and implications of several important court cases dealing with this issue. Offers specific guidelines developed by the American School Counselor Association to help counselors avoid legal problems.…

The American School Counselors Association presents position statements concerning a number of issues such as: student rights, principles and guidelines of confidentiality, drug education and counseling, guidance service programs and financial problems of counseling services. (SE)

Notes that only counselors who lack appropriate skills or who are negligent in their care of students will be held accountable by courts for suicide attempts or deaths of students. Considers suicide prevention skills that school counselor should possess. Discusses difficulty in prediction, confidentiality, prevention programs, and the involvement…

Reviews literature on major issues pertaining to computer use in counseling and, based on these issues, makes suggestions as to how the computer can be used to strengthen the counseling profession. Ten issues are examined and responses are given which address each issue. (NB)

Three case studies illustrate the complexity of the school counselor's role in child abuse and neglect. Three main concerns involve what constitutes suspicion of abuse, how to tell abuse from discipline, and at what point confidentiality should be breached. Suggestions are offered to school counselors. (Author/BEF)

Attempts to clarify the legal issues involved in the duty of school counselors to warn and protect when counseling suicidal youths (unemancipated minors) and offers some guidelines on how to prevent legal vulnerability. Considers the liability crisis, standard of care, the right to privacy, and the balance between confidentiality and the duty to…

Notes that number of school counselors are confused about issues of confidentiality. Discusses issues of privileged communication, confidentiality, and employer policies. Concludes with section on law, ethics, employer policy, and the counselor. Provides six recommendations for school counselors to use in their day-to-day practice to avoid…

The one definite way to insure confidentiality is to insist that no information be passed on to any one without the written permission from the student involved. The responsibility of any counselor should be only to his client. The counselor cannot act as an arm of the administration without sacrificing his effectiveness. (Author)

Discusses the Buckley Amendment and its relationship to counselor's responsibilities around confidentiality. Problems arising from implementation of this law are discussed. Additional legislation is suggested with possible alternatives for counselors. Counselors' dilemma about permitting access to confidential information is stressed. (Author/MC)

Elementary school counselors (N=347) were sent a questionnaire to assess beliefs and actual behavior related to confidentiality with child clients. When asked if confidentiality issues were resolved on the basis of the child's age, maturity, and situation, half agreed and half did not, suggesting a wide range of application practices. (Author)

Reports findings from a 1985 study which contacted legislative research commission council, state librarian, and Department of Education officials in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the six United States trust territories to update the status of privileged communication statutes pertaining to school counselors and students they…