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 = **Deciding to Report Abuse ** = Jenny is Tasha’s best friend. She knows that Tasha’s father drinks too much, and when he does, he gets really mean. Several times Tasha has told Jenny about her father’s “fits” – how he hollers, throws things, and once put his fist through a door.

This afternoon, in the locker room, Jenny noticed some awful bruises on Tasha’s back and arms. At first Tasha explained the cause as a “skating accident.” Later, though, she confided to Jenny that her father had beaten her. This was not the first time, either. Tasha made Jenny promise not to tell anyone.

Jenny has to make a decision. She knows that it is important to report abuse. She is afraid that the next beating may be worse. Still, she does not want to break a promise to her best friend. To help her choose the best solution, Jenny will use the decision making model.

//How does Jenny’s promise to Tasha complicate her decision? //