A Client Divulges to a Social Worker That He Plans

question 30

Multiple Choice

A client divulges to a social worker that he plans to wire his former boss's car so that it explodes when the starter is activated. Given possession of this information, the social worker is obligated to:​

• A)​advise the client's kin to initiate legal proceedings.
• B)​notify the former boss of the threat.
• C)​talk the client out of it.
• D)​tell the client that future threats will necessitate calling the police.

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