Professional role competencies in the CFRP framework require practitioners to balance confidentiality with the duty to protect when there is a credible threat of harm. When a transition-age youth expresses a plan to kill a sibling, the practitioner must first explain the limits of confidentiality, as mandated by ethical and legal standards, and then develop an action plan to address the threat, which may include safety planning, further assessment, or appropriate notifications. The CFRP study guide emphasizes, “When a client discloses a specific plan to harm others, practitioners must explain the limits of confidentiality and take immediate steps to develop an action plan to ensure safety.” Maintaining confidentiality (option A) is inappropriate given the risk. Directly informing family members (option C) or notifying the police (option D) may be part of the action plan, but these steps should follow an initial discussion with the youth and a structured response, not be the first action.

CFRP Study Guide (Section on Professional Role Competencies): “In cases of disclosed intent to harm others, practitioners must first explain the limits of confidentiality and develop an action plan to address the threat, ensuring the safety of all involved.”