ABSTRACT
Confidentiality in treatment is an important and complex concept. On one hand, treatment participants have the right not to incriminate themselves by disclosing the existence of additional abuse or sexual abuse victims. On the other hand, full disclosure is imperative for full investment in treatment to occur. In addition, it is imperative that the additional victims, especially children and vulnerable adults, receive the treatment they desperately deserve and need. It is also important that the offenders be held fully responsible and accountable for their offense behavior, including offenses that they have not been charged or convicted for.
