I have always considered myself to be an ethical person, but until you really have to sit down and explain what you would do in a specific situation you almost have to reconsider how ethical you really are. Something that comes to mind when reading the Privacy section with the heading of Naming a Rape Victim, part of me says yes release the names and pictures lets get this kids back home, but the other part of me is wondering if the attacker sees this is he/she going to continue to abuse this child. This is also a question that needs to be asked of the parents, do they want their name and pictures released publicly or just to the authorities. This is a very sensitive subject that has to be handled this way. In the provided story the child was recovered and her attacker was arrested, but is every story going to be this lucky? Are we going to have copy cat attackers? If we release this picture will the child endure more?
The questions provided are great questions that need asked but so do mine.
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