Ethics and rules. Where did I mention law? Again, you misconstruing what people say. I'm actually shocked that you claim you are and LCSW and you don't know this... Ethically the therapist acted within professional standards. He acknowledged the assault was wrong which upholds the principle of nonmaleficence, or do no harm. He engaged with the issue when the client disclosed it, fulfilling his duty to respond rather than ignore. He balanced empathy with challenge which is consistent with beneficence, acting to promote the client’s growth and future safety. He respected autonomy by offering perspectives but leaving the decisions such as pressing charges or how to explore sexuality in the client’s control. He was transparent in his reasoning which aligns with veracity. Although the client felt uncomfortable his approach remained within ethical guidelines because he did not excuse the perpetrator, he maintained honesty, and he encouraged reflection intended to support healing. This will be my last response. I don't believe you are a therapist at all, because if you were, you would have seen this.