> The journalist's code says "do nothing." Even if there were such a code it would say no such thing. Journalists aren't scientists who need to protect the int

> The journalist's code says "do nothing." Even if there were such a code it would say no such thing. Journalists aren't scientists who need to protect the integrity of the research by trying not too influence results. Many fine journalists get actively involved in the lives of their subjects. From the article you linked: "I called for the expertise of child protective services. Not calling would have been denying what I saw."