The American Counseling Association (ACA) is an educational, scientific, and professional organization whose members are dedicated to the enhancement of human development. In line with this dedication to human development, the principles that define the ethical behavior required of ACA members are presented here. All members are required to adhere…

Provides a framework for addressing ethical violations by members of the International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors. Emphasizes the coordination of complaints, complaint limitations, procedures for initiating an investigation, procedures for conducting an investigation, sanctions, the appeals process, and procedures for issues not…

Section 622.10 of the Code of Iowa provides that no qualified school guidance counselor shall be allowed, in giving testimony, to disclose any confidential communications entrusted to the counselor by a pupil or his or her parents or guardian while the counselor is in a professional counseling role. In order for this privilege to apply, four…

This booklet expresses the ethical principles and values of the Canadian Counseling Association and serves as a guide to the professional conduct of all its members. It also informs the public served by the association of the standards of ethical conduct for which members are to be responsible and accountable. This guide reflects the values of…

Reviews principles based on assumptions that school psychologists will act as advocates for their clients and will do no harm. Includes sections on professional competency, relationships and responsibilities, and practice in public and private settings. Presents extensive information on procedural guidelines for adjudication of ethical complaints.…

This handbook was designed to help school counselors and other personnel, parents, and students to understand the rights and responsibilities of pupils and counselors in the area of shared information. It explains the requirements of several recent California laws dealing with confidentiality in counseling. Situations where the new laws would…

This pamphlet considers students' right to privacy and the application of this right to the confidentiality of information disclosed to administrators and counselors. Privacy is also considered in regard to special problems associated with counseling students about drugs, contraceptives, sexually transmitted diseases, abortion, and possible threat…

This document, prepared for the use of the Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs in considering proposed welfare legislation, comprises annotated bibliographies, most with abstracts, the following subjects: (1) case management; and (2) agency/client contracting. The cited literature includes books, journal articles, research reports, and…

This paper, addressed to school counselors, provides background information concerning the rights of privacy for juveniles. A brief introduction notes the recent changes in juvenile rights and the expansion of the school counselor role and responsibility. The first section presents a general statement of the right of privacy primarily through…