What responsibility do counselors have to report sex abuse?

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What if the person/student waits untill they are 18 to tell? If she or he wants/needs to tell someone, but doesn't want the attention or trouble dhr has/does cause? Is scared to tell because of what will happen? or their family might hate or not believe it?
 
Counselors are suppose to be confidential unless it relates to sexual abuse/abuse or crimes then if your a minor they can report it. After the age of 18 they will try to get you to report it anyway and in some cases will still report it
 
teachers, doctors, counselors, all professionals have a duty to report it and in my opinion you need to talk to someone about it now.
 
It's illegal not to report sexual abuse if you're a counselor. They have a duty to protect their patients.
 
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