CRCs need to be sensitive to the implications of a client's culture. The client may have beliefs and values that differ from the counselor's. It is important to avoid stereotypes because each client is unique. An individual's acculturation into the host culture is influenced by the age of the person and the length of exposure to the host culture. A person who understands and adopts the host culture is said to be assimilated. The CRC should identify cultural differences in order to foster communication and empathy. Reports about clients should include their cultural perspective. Support systems within the client's culture can be identified. A CRC who does not consider the culture of clients is said to be "encapsulated."