Shannon is a juvenile probation officer with the Department of Juvenile Justice. Recently, she covered her coworker, Janet’s client load, while Janet was on vacation.
Shannon met with several of Janet’s clients. After meeting with clients, she discovered a pattern in which the clients would report that they have not seen Janet in 2 to 3 months. However, the case files reflected face-to-face contact with all of her clients, despite what her clients stated. When Shannon investigated further, she found that the client notes were all at the same day and time, which is unlikely. Further, several of Janet’s clients needed referrals for counseling, but Janet never completed them and has not followed up to ensure her clients are receiving the necessary services.
Janet is a close friend of Shannon. Shannon does not want to get Janet in trouble but realizes something must be done.
Answer, in a 75- to 100-word response, each of the following questions:
1. What are the ethical issues involved in the scenario? Shannon works as a Juvenile probation officer with the Department of Justice. Janet was on a vacation and Shannon had to cover her works with clients. Paperwork of Janet said that Janet was communicating regularly with her clients. But her clients didn’t say so. Then she attempted to check into thoroughly and found that client’s notes are written at same time on same date which isn’t possible at all. Again she also found that some of her clients needed referrals which Janet didn’t do. So it can be said without any hesitation she is lying and aren’t performing her duties perfectly. Simply she wasn’t honest in her work.
2. What client rights are involved in the scenario? Two rights of client are involved in the scenario. Clients have right to keep confidential their information
