COLUMBUS, Ohio — A 24-year-old licensed social worker accused of having sex with a teenage client took a plea deal on Tuesday. Payton Shires, of Mount Sterling, pleaded guilty to four counts of ...

A former social worker who had sex with her 13-year-old client was sentenced to prison on Thursday. Payton Shires pleaded guilty last month to four counts of unlawful sexual misconduct with a minor, ...

COLUMBUS — A social worker accused of allegedly engaging in sexual conduct with a 13-year-old boy has pleaded guilty. Payton Shires, 24, pleaded guilty to several charges on Tuesday including four ...

A 24-year-old social worker in Ohio who is charged with having sex with a 13-year-old boy she was assigned to counsel, now faces additional charges for allegedly trying to intimidate the boy’s family.

Tomlin, K.M, and Richardson, H. (2004). Motivational Interviewing and Stages of Change: Integrating Best Practices for Substance Abuse Professionals. Hazelden Publishing and Educational Services, ...