Kaitlyn Hunt, an 18 yr. an old former high school cheerleader from Florida is facing 15 years in prison for having sex with a 14 yr. old girl in high school. The parents of Hunt's girlfriend/victim (depending on your point of view) are pressing criminal charges. Hunt rejected a deal that would have required her to plead guilty to child abuse, and the prosecutor did not agree to reduce charges to misdemeanors. Hunt insists the relationship is consensual and she is in love with her girlfriendthe 14 yr. The old girlfriend also states the relationship is consensual.

Discuss the importance of understanding all perspectives within applying the law as it relates to your case from the government's role to working with families and children as it relates to professional practice