Social Work, Law and Ethics

Social Work, Law and Ethics
Author: Jonathan Dickens
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2012-12-20
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1136211128

Law and ethics are two vital aspects of social work – all social workers need to practise according to the law and their codes of ethics and conduct. However, the relationship between the law and social work values and ethics is not without its tensions and this book takes a problem-based approach to explore the dilemmas and challenges that can arise. The first part of the book sets out frameworks for thinking about the law and ethics, and how they relate to social work. It also introduces some of the big philosophical and sociological questions about the purposes of law and of ethics and how they relate to society more generally. In the second part, the book explores a series of areas where profound dilemmas arise – such as end-of-life decisions, respecting peoples’ choices but ensuring their safety and that of others, responsibility and blame, making allowance for different cultural traditions and breaking confidentiality. In each of the problem-based chapters, this accessible text: outlines the relevant law discusses court judgments in leading cases considers the implications of different ethical frameworks pulls out key ethical questions and challenges for social work. Social Work, Law and Ethics highlights what the law says and what it offers, what ethical principles are at stake, and what these imply for social work policy and practice. In this way, it uses real-life scenarios to analyse the dynamic interactions of social work, law and ethics. It is essential reading for all social work students.

Social Work Law, Ethics and Social Policy

Social Work Law, Ethics and Social Policy
Author: Muna Sabbagh
Publisher: Sage Publications Limited
Total Pages: 424
Release: 2022-02-12
Genre:
ISBN: 9781529723823

Are you a social work student looking to understand how the law, ethics and social policy interrelate in practice? Then look no further! Whether you a student or Newly Qualified Social Worker working with children and families or adults at risk of harm, this practical guide will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to fulfil your professional responsibilities and practice with confidence. This book covers all the areas of law you need to know: social work with children and families, vulnerable adults and social issues such as welfare and homelessness. Each section concludes with a discussion of how social policy and ethics relate to each area of social work law. This gives real-world context to what you have learnt, alongside thought boxes, exercises and case studies in each chapter to further encourage reflection and put theory into practice.

Ethics and Law for Social Workers

Ethics and Law for Social Workers
Author: Robert Johns
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 251
Release: 2015-11-10
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1473944007

How do social workers in the UK legal context act ethically? What do we understand by ethics and how does social work law relate to it? Social work practice in all countries incorporates a clear, unstinting commitment to social justice, but what is social justice? Using an applied, practice-based and refreshingly ′real′ approach, this text bridges the gap between law and ethics. Each chapter opens with a case study which considers ethical dilemmas in real life practice. Chapters have been designed to help students strengthen their critical reflection skills, encouraging consideration of the legal and ethical dimensions of social work generally and in personal practice. Topics such as care proceedings, adoption, community care, youth justice, mental capacity and accountability explore how understanding and application are equally important.

Ethics and Values in Social Work

Ethics and Values in Social Work
Author: Allan Edward Barsky
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 795
Release: 2019-02-26
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0190678135

Social work ethics provide practitioners with guidance on how to promote social work values such as respect, social justice, human relationships, service, competence, and integrity. Students entering the profession need to develop a real-world understanding of how to apply these values in practice while also managing the dilemmas that arise when social workers, clients, and others encounter conflicting values and ethical obligations. Ethics and Values in Social Work offers a comprehensive set of teaching and learning materials to help students develop the knowledge, self-awareness, and critical thinking skills required to handle values and ethical issues in all levels of practice--individual, family, group, organization, community, and social policy. BSW and MSW students will particularly appreciate how complex ethical obligations and theories have been translated into plain language. Additionally, the comprehensive set of case examples and exercises provides realistic scenarios to develop critical thinking and problem solving skills across a range of practice situations.

Social Work Ethics in a Changing Society

Social Work Ethics in a Changing Society
Author: MICHAEL. REISCH
Publisher:
Total Pages: 282
Release: 2020-10-07
Genre:
ISBN: 9781516583362

Social Work Ethics in a Changing Society analyzes the challenges social workers face in applying social work values and ethics due to recent significant social, political, cultural, and technological changes. It provides readers with guidelines for ethical practice based on a philosophic foundation rooted in social justice principles. The book begins with a summary of key ethical concepts and principles. It then provides a brief history of social work ethics and analyzes their core assumptions in the context of new realities. The book provides readers with several frameworks through which to analyze a variety of contemporary ethical issues. In subsequent chapters, it applies these frameworks to situations largely derived from real world experience. Global sources provide a comparative perspective on the interpretation and implementation of social work values and ethics. The book contains extensive case examples and reflection exercises that illustrate ethical dilemmas in all areas of practice and those created or complicated by increasing social and cultural diversity. It includes content on the application of ethics to policy practice through examples drawn from the 2010 Affordable Care Act, the nation's response to the coronavirus pandemic, and other current policy issues. Designed to help current and future social workers navigate a fractious, ever-evolving society, Social Work Ethics in a Changing Society is an excellent resource for students, faculty, and practitioners within the discipline.

Social Work Values and Ethics

Social Work Values and Ethics
Author: Frederic G. Reamer
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Total Pages: 507
Release: 2024-05-28
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0231560338

For decades, teachers and practitioners have turned to Frederic G. Reamer’s Social Work Values and Ethics as the leading introduction to ethical decision making, dilemmas, and professional conduct in practice. A case-driven, concise, and comprehensive textbook for undergraduate and graduate social work programs, this book surveys the most critical issues for social work practitioners. This sixth edition incorporates significant updates to the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics and discussion of challenging issues related to cultural competency, antiracism, moral injury, human rights, environmental justice, ethical humility, non-Western perspectives on ethics, and practitioner self-care. Reamer also focuses on how social workers should navigate the digital world through discussion of the ethical issues that arise from practitioner use of online services and social networking sites to deliver services, communicate with clients, and provide information to the public, and he examines the standards that protect confidential information transmitted electronically. He highlights potential conflicts between professional ethics and legal guidelines and expands discussions of informed consent, confidentiality and privileged communication, boundaries and dual relationships, documentation, conflicts of interest, and risk management. Conceptually rich and attuned to the complexities of ethical decision making, Social Work Values and Ethics is unique in striking the right balance among history, theory, and practical application.

Preparing for the 2021 California Clinical Social Work Law and Ethics Exam

Preparing for the 2021 California Clinical Social Work Law and Ethics Exam
Author: Benjamin Caldwell
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2020-12-28
Genre:
ISBN: 9781734873528

This study guide prepares you quickly and efficiently to tackle the California Clinical Social Worker Law & Ethics Exam. It includes a study guide built around the specific "knowledge statements" the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) uses to craft the test, a full-length practice exam (75 questions) with complete rationales, additional practice questions, and test-taking strategies.

Preparing for the California Clinical Social Work Law and Ethics Exam

Preparing for the California Clinical Social Work Law and Ethics Exam
Author: Benjamin Caldwell
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2017-05-20
Genre:
ISBN: 9780998928500

Built around the 128 "knowledge statements" the licensing board uses to craft the test, this study guide prepares you quickly and efficiently to tackle the first state exam toward social work licensure. It includes a full-length practice exam (75 questions) with complete rationales for each question.

Ethics and Risk Management in Online and Distance Social Work

Ethics and Risk Management in Online and Distance Social Work
Author: Frederic G. Reamer
Publisher: Cognella Academic Publishing
Total Pages:
Release: 2020-05-30
Genre:
ISBN: 9781793519498

Timely and essential, Ethics and Risk Management in Online and Distance Social Work identifies pertinent ethical challenges and ethically related risk-management issues that social workers should consider when using digital technology to assist people in need. The text illuminates how the use of technology is influenced by traditional ethics concepts, including consent, privacy, confidentiality, professional boundaries, documentation, and other issues. The text begins by discussing how social workers today are leveraging technology to provide services to clients and the importance of continually considering the ethical issues involved in using such communication methods. It addresses the specific ethical issues involved in video counseling, cybertherapy, text messaging, self-guided web-based interventions, smartphone apps, and other forms of digital communication. Ethical, regulatory, and practice standards are covered, as well as challenges in integrated health and social work educational settings. The final chapter is dedicated to preventing and managing ethical and legal risk. Ethics and Risk Management in Online and Distance Social Work is an ideal textbook for advanced courses in social work. It is also an excellent resource for social workers interested in incorporating online or distance communication in their practice.