006: Mandated Reporting For Churches and The Priest Penitent Privilege

The clergy (priest)-penitent privilege is one of the oldest and most well-recognized privileges in the United States. In today's episode Travis will define the term and explain how it applies to various religious beliefs and legal systems. We will explore the different types of communications that are protected under this privilege and how it affects counseling in the religious context. We will also provide some questions to consider when deciding whether or not to use the priest–penitent privilege. Tune in to gain a better understanding of this important concept.