Citation

McLaughlin KD. Ethics Behav. 2016; 27(1): 43-52.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/10508422.2016.1185012

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Intimate partner violence (IPV), a subcategory of domestic abuse, is a prevalent national health concern that many clinicians will face during their careers. It is important that clinicians become aware of the numerous ethical considerations that are relevant to this population. The existing literature has not yet examined the ethical issues faced by clinicians working with IPV clients through the lens of the most recent APA ethics code. This article provides a brief overview of the historical context and the current state of the literature pertaining to IPV. Then, it examines the unique ethical challenges associated with the treatment of IPV clients through APA ethics code. Recommendations are provided throughout this article to help clinicians make ethical decisions, maximize the benefits their clients receive from therapy, and minimize violence risk.

Language: en