Med student's assault brings on ethical dilemma
Reporting him to the police, and/or notifying the medical school about this incident -- anonymously or otherwise -- may protect another person/patient down the road. Reporting is a brave and ethical response to the assault. Any witnesses should also report.
Carrie might choose to handle this one way now and a different way later. Encourage her to actively engage in her own healing.
In my opinion, you should not promise to keep this from her father. Unless he is a shaming, blaming hothead, or would pose a risk to her or others, he should be told that his daughter was the victim of a crime. He should be given the opportunity to care for and comfort her, and to discuss this with both of you. I hope you will encourage her to communicate with him about it.
Also, encourage her to call the National Sexual Assault Hotline: (800) 656-4673, and/or use the online chat function to connect with a counselor: rainn.org.
Dear Amy: I have one niece and two nephews (triplets) who will be 18 soon.
Every year I have sent each of them money for their birthday, and every year up to 2017, I received thank you notes from each.
Only one sent me a thank you last year.
This child is also the only one this year that thanked me for money I sent at their graduation from high school.
As the birthday approaches I am considering sending money to the one who has taken the time to thank me, and sending empty cards to the other two.
Am I being petty?
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