In the ABCDES framework, which practice protects privacy?

In the ABCDES framework, which practice protects privacy?

• A. Maintain confidentiality by interviewing in private
• B. Share information with the public
• C. Delay all documentation
• D. Disclose information to family without consent

Answer: (A)

Protecting privacy means keeping what a survivor shares confidential and sharing it only with those who need to know and with the person’s consent. Interviewing in private is essential because it creates a safe space where sensitive details can be discussed without others overhearing. This builds trust and supports voluntary, honest disclosure, which is crucial for safety planning and access to help. Other practices would unnecessarily expose private information or delay protections: sharing with the public breaks confidentiality; delaying all documentation can leave private information vulnerable or mishandled; disclosing to family without consent violates autonomy and can increase risk or harm. There are times when disclosure is legally required or necessary to prevent imminent harm, but routine privacy is protected by keeping information confidential and limiting sharing to appropriate, consent-based channels.

Protecting privacy means keeping what a survivor shares confidential and sharing it only with those who need to know and with the person’s consent. Interviewing in private is essential because it creates a safe space where sensitive details can be discussed without others overhearing. This builds trust and supports voluntary, honest disclosure, which is crucial for safety planning and access to help.

Other practices would unnecessarily expose private information or delay protections: sharing with the public breaks confidentiality; delaying all documentation can leave private information vulnerable or mishandled; disclosing to family without consent violates autonomy and can increase risk or harm. There are times when disclosure is legally required or necessary to prevent imminent harm, but routine privacy is protected by keeping information confidential and limiting sharing to appropriate, consent-based channels.