Luckily, there is a great deal that can be done to fix the ethical and practical problems created by this initial decision. A quick examination and presentation of other nearby programs and meeting times that allows Lizzy to choose one that will best allow her to attend regularly without disrupting work and family obligations. An apology from Tammy regarding her initial hastiness would also go a long way in repairing the relationship between she and Lizzy.
The primary negative effect here is for Lizzy and her family; not only does Tammy's selection of a meting for her eliminate her ability to choose, but it also sets her up for failure. Tammy's insistence that this is the meeting she must attend could be interpreted to mean that if attendance at this meeting is missed or is generally impractical, attendance at any meeting or program is essentially worthless. This could make Lizzy less willing to work on her issues, and this would then reflect poorly on Tammy and the agencies ability to effectively help the clients they are given by the courts and the overall system.
Case 3
During her employment as a secretary for a law firm, Kim is required to handle documents pertaining to a suit being brought b by her firm against ABC agency for providing poor care of the elderly at their aftercare facilities. Heidi, Kim's sister, is a social worker at the ABC agency, and Kim sometimes shares information regarding the lawsuit with her. The suit involves a large amount of money, and the information is presumably sensitive.
Both Heidi and Kim are engaging in direct and egregious ethical breaches in this sharing of information. In this instance, Kim is actually behaving worse, as she is in a position to recuse herself from handling documents pertaining to this suit. Her law firm no doubt handles other cases, and an...
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