When is mandatory reporting typically required for a minor in therapy?

• A. In cases of routine counseling with no safety concerns
• B. When there is suspected or disclosed abuse/neglect or imminent danger
• C. Only with the parent's explicit consent
• D. Never required for minors

Answer: (B)

The obligation to report is activated when there is suspected or disclosed abuse or neglect, or when there is imminent danger to the child. This is a safety requirement that overrides confidentiality because protecting the child is the priority. In routine counseling with no safety concerns, there’s no mandatory reporting trigger. Parental consent does not determine whether a report must be made; reporting is a legal duty independent of consent. It’s incorrect to say it’s never required.