Making the Tough Call

Kathryn Krase
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This podcast seeks to educate professionals who have legal and ethical obligations to report suspicions of child maltreatment to child protective services. This podcast explores thorny issues central to the challenging experiences of mandated reporters. For more information about mandated reporting, check out https://www.makingthetoughcall.info

  1. 04/01/2025

    When A Colleague Does Something Wrong, What Are Mental Health Professionals Supposed to Do?

    When I help mental health professionals evaluate concerns related to their own ethical practice, I often get asked: “What should I do if I’m not the one with an ethical problem, but my colleague is?” This episode will explore that question and provide practical advice on what considerations the professional should make for their responsive action.

    11 min

  2. 03/24/2025

    Anonymous Reports to CPS Hurt More than they Help

    Anonymous reports to CPS create numerous problems for families and the CPS system. This podcast explores the reasons for eliminating anonymous reporting as an option.

    7 min

  3. 03/10/2025

    Social Workers in Legal Settings: Are You Still a Mandated Reporter?

    Clients of lawyers have an expectation that what they share with their lawyer will be held confidential to the highest standards. When a social worker works with that lawyer in support of that client's legal representation, is the social worker still a mandated reporter of suspected child abuse and neglect? This podcast explores this question and provides legal and ethical analysis to inform practitioners on how to make decisions on their obligations.

    8 min

  4. 12/23/2024

    Power is Challenging: Boundaries for Supervisors

    Boundary concerns for supervisors are particularly challenging because of the power dynamics; supervisors have considerable power over their supervisees.  When there are boundaries concerns the professional needs to carefully consider the implications, and make a decision that appropriately prioritizes certain roles. This episode helps supervisors best consider their response to boundary concerns.

    12 min

  5. 12/01/2024

    When Does a Therapist Have a Duty to Warn or Protect Someone from Harm?

    There are limits to client confidentiality. One of those limits relates to situations where a therapist is concerned that their client might be a danger to themself or others. This podcast explores the "duty to protect/warn" and its limitations.

    15 min

  6. 11/01/2024

    Unsupervised Kids: Are Reports to CPS Necessary?

    Contrary to popular belief, most states DO NOT have a law that defines the age that a child can be left home alone. Check out this podcast episode to find out about how to evaluate your concerns related to unsupervised kids.

    6 min

  7. 10/06/2024

    Rethinking Mandated Reporting: From Expert Kathryn Krase

    In this compelling video, Dr. Kathryn Krase, a distinguished expert in law, social work, and mandated reporting, presents her testimony to the NYS Assembly hearing on Mandated Reporting. Dr. Krase sheds light on the flaws in the current mandated reporting system, emphasizing how it negatively impacts marginalized communities. She advocates for a radical shift in child welfare policies and challenges the need for mandated reporting. Discover her thought-provoking insights on child welfare reform in this must-watch video testimony. You can find the written testimony linked on her website, www.makingthetoughcall.info, along with the longer version of the written testimony.  @makingthetoughcall1826

    8 min

  8. 09/11/2024

    Family, Friends & Neighbors: When Can Therapists Work with People They Know?

    Dual or multiple relationships are situations where a professional has a more than one role with someone they provide services with. This video introduces dual relationships and the ethical concerns associated with them.

    7 min
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This podcast seeks to educate professionals who have legal and ethical obligations to report suspicions of child maltreatment to child protective services. This podcast explores thorny issues central to the challenging experiences of mandated reporters. For more information about mandated reporting, check out https://www.makingthetoughcall.info

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  • Creator
    Kathryn Krase
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Kathryn Krase
  • Show Website
    Making the Tough Call