Case Study of the Acquaintance date rape of a minor Pam T.
I assumed that her family would be supportive.
I assumed that her statement to the counselor of being a rape victim is the complete truth.
I assumed that the acquaintance is a friend of the whole family. Which may not be the case?
I assumed she wanted to keep this incident a secret because of self blame, shame, guilt and fear her parents will call the police?
I assume she may be to scare to tell her parents herself and want someone else to do it for her.
First she needs medical attention and counsel with a person she feels she can confide in. I'd try and find out more information about what happened. I believe it is best to first just listen to what her side of the story and most importantly her reasons for keeping the rape a secret. Try to help her sort issues and fears about what may or may not happen.
However she is a minor 15 years of age and laws needs to be addressed for her safety and the safety of others. She needs to be enlightened about these laws and what could happen if the incident is not reported to the proper authorities. I would like to give her a choice first of telling her parents on her own but I would view this action as being very irresponsible and the possibility of breaking college policies. I would obey the law and tell the parents.
