Nasw Code of Ethics
Organizations and societies at large are normally characterized with particular guidelines that control people's actions with respect to values and ethical standards that are set within those organizations or societies. Such guidelines are called codes of ethics. This paper seeks to discuss codes of ethics with respect to NASW. The paper will look into elements of the code, application of such codes as well as issues that emerge in the process of applying codes of ethics.
Aspects of NASW code of ethics and values: upholding dignity and worth of persons
The national association of social workers is an umbrella body of individuals who offer social services to the society in a directly interactive relationship with clients. Their course of duty that involve psychological care of the individual clients as well as that of the society as a whole has called for regulations in the field of study to harmonize…...
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Socialwork. (2000). Code of ethics of the national association of social workers. Retrieved from: http://www.socialwork.msu.edu/ethics/nasweth.html#v3
Upenn. (2010). The national association of social workers (NASW). Code of ethics. Retrieved from: http://www.sp2.upenn.edu/docs/resources/nasw_code_of_ethics.pdf
Wmich. (2010). Ethical principles. Retrieved from: http://www.wmich.edu/hhs/sw/field/FieldManual2010/APPENDIX%20B.%20NASW%20Code%20of%20Ethics.pdf
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Social Work and Cultural Competence
Comment by Sabina:
Social Work and Cultural Competence
As a social worker I have many ethical responsibilities to the community in which I will be serving. It is important for me to understand the ethical rules and implications of my actions. As an individual who is about to enter the world of social work I am extremely careful about my actions. I am aware of my knowledge and my personal attributes. I feel that my personal background could be a benefit in some areas culturally when conducting social work and it could be a barrier in other areas.
As a child my family immigrated to New York. My parents struggled to maintain our heritage and cultural values; however I was exposed to American values. I was exposed to individuals from many different backgrounds. I feel that I have a wide range of knowledge about many different cultures. I attended…...
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Bender, K., Negi, N. & Fowler, D.N. (2010). Exploring the relationship between self-awareness and student commitment and understanding of culturally responsive social work practice. Journal of Ethnic & Cultural Diversity in Social Work. 19 (1) 34-53
NASW (2010). Code of Ethics of National Association of Social Workers. Retrieved from http://www.socialworkers.org/pubs/code/code.asp
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Reflection Upon the NASW Code of Ethics
The National Association of Social Workers composed and presented a code of ethics for social workers. This paper serves as a reflection upon the code and the aspects of the code that struck me personally as an individual, and as a social worker. Ethics interest me in general and they are particularly intriguing as they relate to social work. An aspect of the code that stood out to me was the necessity and the methods for clear separation of relationships with clients. I was in particularly in awe regarding the thin line between practicing and behaving ethically and unethically with respect to social work. The code also connected to a memory I have about a presenter from the course, who spoke of ethics as an issue that one practices without education. I will reflect upon the aspects and…...
However, the dual relationship may still violate the purpose and policy of the NASW Code of Ethics as pertains to dual relationships, if only because it may be unrealistic to restrict the definition of exploitation so literally.
Dual Relationship Ethical Issue #4 - Harming Clients, Colleagues, and 3rd Parties:
As pertains to the client(s), there is not necessarily an issue of harm, except perhaps by virtue of the circumstances identified with respect to the exploitation issue.
However, if the State qualifies as a third party, the proposed arrangement is harmful to third parties because it perpetuates a violation of employment law and laws defining illegal immigration. In that sense, the arrangement violates the dual relationship provisions of the NASW Code of Ethics.
Conclusion:
The employment arrangement proposed by the social worker raises ethical issues that may violate the NASW Code of Ethics. The logic of the arrangement is understandable and the social worker's motivation…...
NASW's ethical principles flow from its six stated values: service, social justice, dignity and worth of the person, importance of human relationships, integrity, and competence. All four perspectives can be regarded as ways of operationalizing the service value. Social justice is explicitly recognized in both the multiple perspectives approach and in the NASW values. Shared power seems to encompass several values: importance of human relationships, dignity and worth of the client, integrity and competence.
The one perspective that is not as obviously tied to the NASW values is that concerned with evidence-based practice. However, evidence-based practice could be considered an over-arching perspective if the social worker insists that there be empirical evidence, obtained before the intervention or practice occurs, that it will effectively serve the client. That is, it shows promise of meeting the client's needs in a manner that attends to his network of relationships and recognizes his dignity…...
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DiFranks, N.N. (2008). Social workers and the NASW Code of Ethics: Belief, behavior, disjuncture. Social Work, 52( 2), 167-176.
Mattaini, M.A. & Lowery, C.T. (2007). Perspectives for practice. In M. Mattaini & C. Lowery (Eds.), Foundations of social work practice: a graduate text (4th ed.), 31-63. Washington D.C. NASW Press.
National Association of Social Workers. (2008). Code of ethics of the National Association of Social Workers. Retrieved from http://www.socialworkers.org/pub/code/code.asp .
Ethically, the social worker did everything in the correct manner. The NASW Code of Ethics states that "when social workers provide counseling services to families, couples or groups, social workers should seek agreement among the parties involved concerning each individual's right to confidentiality" (Code of Ethics, 2014). In this case, the social worker accomplished that by requesting confidentiality agreements before the group sessions began. Actions to be taken now include the fact that the social worker should speak with the party that leaked the information as well as the injured party. Legally speaking, the court system would not likely take kindly to a case such as this nature. Ethically speaking however, the case is a good example of just how careful the social worker has to be. Excluding the patient that leaked the information from participation in the group setting would be a good first step. The rationale for these…...
In the case of disclosure to harm oneself or others, the social worker has an ethical responsibility to refer the individual for further evaluation and possible commitment to a psychiatric facility equipped to aid the individual and potentially avert any future harm. The social worker must then use his or her professional judgment to determine if such goals or proposed actions pose a serious and imminent threat to self or others. The NASW code identifies this need to disclose as the social worker's ethical responsibility to larger society. (National Association of Social Workers, 2008)
Additionally, as part of the NASW Code the social worker is ethically bound to aide in the individual's self-determination and to help them give voice to and even codify their goals. (National Association of Social Workers, 2008) Ultimately, it is the primary goal of the social worker to help clients identify potential problems in social functioning.…...
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Addressing internalized oppression as a presenting problem
Understanding and significance
The domain in which social workers practice and the outcomes achieved therein are hence-based essentially on the relationships forged and nurtured, irrespective of any interceding elements or theoretical methodology being followed. Social workers often face queries on ethical and moral grounds, specifically when faced with the power transactions that pervade within communities; that more often than not are in contrast to their own professional ethics. Mullaly (2002) explains this predicament lucidly- oppression, "is the subservience practiced on large groups by more powerful (economically, politically, culturally and socially) class as perceived by the public in general." (p.27). Work in the domain of emancipation of the oppressed class requires an understanding of the cause and effect of the manifestation on the societal as well as personal psyche. The philosophy of oppression and consequent oppression mostly revolve around, predominantly, feminism, radicalism, racism, structural…...
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One of the primary concerns was multicultural relationships -- the recognition that ethics were relative to specific cultures and that each culture had to be understood according to its own functions, has to be respected for what it is, and had to be addressed in light of its cultural history and practices so that its people could best be helped. Social work had come a long way from attempting to squeeze all citizens of America in the model of the 'perfect American' as it had done in the 1920s. Nowadays, it is well-recognized that immigrants have many problems that deter them from receiving the rights that all Americans should receive optimal beneficial medical care and healthy living accommodations. Suffering from handicapped language skills and ignorance about the ways of their new land, immigrants are often exploited by an unjust and insensitive system as well as by willful individuals. This is…...
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Effects of TraumaPart ASECTION 1: EAD & EVIEWThe Council on Social Work (CSWE) and the NASW Code of Ethics encourages social workers to apply ethical principles to their professional practice. You will read and review both.The Council on Social Work (CSWE) and the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics are similar in their goals for the social work profession. The CSWE focuses on the competencies a social worker must possess to perform their duties ethically and professionally. At the same time, the NASW Code of Ethics pushes for ethical principles in the performance of social work. They both encourage social workers to use ethical principles and have similar codes and competencies. The goal is to guide the social worker in professional conduct so they can satisfactorily attend to their clients. In the performance of their duties, social workers need guidance to ensure they make decisions and appropriately…...
mlaReferencesGarrigan, B., Adlam, A. L., & Langdon, P. E. (2018). Moral decision-making and moral development: Toward an integrative framework. Developmental review, 49, 80-100. Marchand, A. D., Vassar, R. R., Diemer, M. A., & Rowley, S. J. (2019). Integrating race, racism, and critical consciousness in Black parents\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\' engagement with schools. Journal of Family Theory & Review, 11(3), 367-384. https://doi.org/10.1111/jftr.12344 NASW Code of Ethics. (2017). The National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics. National Association of Social Workers. (1996). National Association of Social Workers code of ethics. Insert to NASW News, 41(10), 4. Zook, L. J. (2001). To Tell or Not to Tell-A Case Study. The New Social Worker, 8(1). https://www.socialworker.com/feature-articles/ethics-articles/Ethics%3A_To_Tell_or_Not_to_Tell-A_Case_Study/ https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dr.2018.06.001
During the semester, the student informed the faculty field coordinator of a history of sexual and emotional abuse causing difficulty in school and ability to work with certain client populations.. The student was in therapy with a social worker and psychiatrist. The field coordinator contacted the field instructor to discuss the student's performance in the field. There did not seem to be apparent problems. The field coordinator did not disclose any specific details about the student and focused only on obtaining information about the student's performance. The student deteriorated after the mid-semester break. The field coordinator found that the student had been admitted to a psychiatric hospital and suspended the student from the field placement and contacted the field instructor. The confusion both educators about confidentiality had worsened this situation. Due to additional problems, the student's field placement was terminated. The student was told that returning to school would…...
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Colley, H. (2003) Mentoring for Social Inclusion: A Critical Approach to Nurturing Successful Mentoring Relations. New York:.Routledge
Both types of reflection are ways to restructure cognition. Dynamic reflection focuses on problems and problem solving, while existential reflection seeks to discover meaning in life. In either case, the helper's role is to facilitate the reflection process.
Congruence with Social Work Values and Ethics
To determine the congruence between cognitive therapy and social work values and ethics, the writer consulted the National Association of Social Worker's (NASW) Code of Ethics (NASW, 2008). NASW's ethical principles are based on its six core values of service, social justice, dignity and worth of the person, importance of human relationships, integrity, and competence. The overriding purpose of cognitive therapy is service to the client -- helping her identify, challenge, and change the cognitive misconceptions that result in unhealthy emotions and dysfunctional behavior. Perhaps the most obvious congruence is between the values of dignity and worth of the person and social justice. The former is…...
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Lantz, J. (2007). Cognitive theory and social work treatment. In M. Mattaini & C. Lowery (Eds.), Foundations of social work practice: a graduate text (4th ed.), 94-115. Washington D.C. NASW Press.
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(Walker & Staton, 2000, p. 449)
Walker & Staton also stress that all of the aspects of cultural competency that are understood, should be applied through systems that are sensitive to such needs.
As a quality of empathy, cultural sensitivity is not testable as content, but it can be an expectation of practice in the same sense that integrity or justice can be. The desirable posture for the social worker is one of cultural agnosticism -- not trusting in any particular cultural mold (the social worker's or the client's) to determine what is right, wrong, or ultimately meaningful (Sue, 1998). (Walker & Staton, 2000, p. 449)
As Green would likely attest the definitions of need, appropriate and empathetic are likely to be variant across individual situations and of course across cultures. The idea of teaching multiculturalism as an aspect of social work training then must be significantly sensitive to the idea that…...
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AbstractAlthough the social justice issue of child sexual trafficking is widely regarded by the American public as a problem that is faced by other nations, particularly impoverished developing countries, the harsh reality is that child sex trafficking routinely occurs in the United States as well. While exact numbers about its prevalence in the United States are unavailable, it is known that sex trafficking, including men, women and children, occurs in all 50 states. The purpose of this study is to provide a review of the relevant literature concerning child sexual abuse and trafficking in the United States, including how young victims are typically groomed for sexual exploitation. In addition, a discussion of the specialized social work practice of child sex trafficking, including the multiple ethical issues that are involved, is following by a description of an evidence-based intervention with proven efficacy as an intervention for child sex trafficking victims. Finally,…...
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Effects of TraumaPart 1a. What are your thoughts and reactions to this case? How does this case not follow the FTS (Family Therapeutic Services) model?The permanency worker did not understand what was required to make the interstate transfer, and they were operating like the child was being placed with a relative in the same county. Surprisingly, the Permanency Worker does not understand the urgency of Trenton staying with a close relative. A childs critical developmental years are immediately after birth, and they make connections and bonds with family at this time. Therefore, the delays that took place denied Trenton the opportunity to create a bond with his biological parents and family. It is distressing and disappointing to read such a case because numerous opportunities are available to ensure the child is placed with a family member. However, the lack of competency on the part of the Permanency Worker has resulted…...
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