[Tried2long]

When a T abuses a client what recourse do they have? I'm sure witnesses would help but people are afraid of their shadow so I don't see any help there. When a T uses his profession for personal gain, what recourse does a client have?

Criminals are not permitted to gain after committing a crime (I believe this was established after the Son of Sam murders). Why would therapists be allowed to gain from HURTING THEIR CLIENT MERCILLESSLY?

[precaryous]

Originally Posted by Tried2long

When a T abuses a client what recourse do they have? I'm sure witnesses would help but people are afraid of their shadow so I don't see any help there. When a T uses his profession for personal gain, what recourse does a client have?

Criminals are not permitted to gain after committing a crime (I believe this was established after the Son of Sam murders). Why would therapists be allowed to gain from HURTING THEIR CLIENT MERCILLESSLY?

Are you asking, 'What recourse does the client have?'
It depends on the nature of the abuse, the law where you live and how long ago the abuse occurred.

Can you elaborate a little more? What sort of abuse? When?

I am a survivor of therapist abuse, btw.

[nicoleflynn]

The only recourse is reporting to the licensing board

[precaryous]

Originally Posted by nicoleflynn

The only recourse is reporting to the licensing board

Nicole, no, that's not the only recourse a client has.

As I said, it depended on where the abuse happened, what happened, and how long ago it occurred.

Depending, a client may report to the therapist's licensing board (as you said), the client may file a police report, a client may file a civil suit, a client may file a complaint with their own private insurance company or Medicare and Medicaid/Medi-cal.

Statue of limitations may apply to some or all of these.

If the OP cares to elaborate, I will try to help you.

[precaryous]

I see OP's account is suspended.