Taking the time to explore expectations and to clarify how you can be of assistance to your clients goes a long way in:​

A) ​granting immunity to you from prosecutions if an intervention backfires.
B) ​preventing clients from drawing unwarranted negative conclusions.
C) ​enabling you and your clients to set your own ethical standards.
D) ​enabling you to force clients to pursue a particular course of advocacy action.

Clarifying expectations helps prevent clients from drawing negative conclusions that may harm the relationship between the client and the professional. It allows for a better understanding of needs and goals, opening the door for effective communication and building trust. It does not provide immunity from prosecution, enable the professional to force clients to pursue a particular course of action, or allow for setting personal ethical standards.