This paper will evaluate and analyze an ethical dilemma that was presented in the textbook and the Case Study #1 that will be evaluated for this assignment. The questions that will be answered include what are the ethical dilemmas in the case and are these legitimate concerns for the social worker. In addition, when evaluating and analyzing the ethical dilemma in this case study it is necessary to look at why the social worker is worried about reporting newborns and why she feels that there are injustices and discrimination that come from these policies. Furthermore, as a social worker in this agency I would respond by figuring out what could be done in this situation and what courses of action could be done to change the injustices in the …show more content…
In addition, other codes could apply besides the ones listed above and a social worker needs to follow the rules and regulations and comply with the law. The social worker may be facing an ethical dilemma because of what she perceives as injustices within the law, however, her personal feelings cannot interfere with what needs to be done which is complying with the law. In order to make changes within the system a social worker’s ethical responsibilities include making changes in society to help their clients and these include codes “6.01 Social Welfare, 6.02 Public Participation, 6.03 Public Emergencies and 6.04 Social and Political Action” (NASW, 2015). Furthermore, a social worker needs to examine the laws within the state they live in and beware of them concerning the family cap policies because several states have repealed these laws such as “California, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Wyoming” and others may have changed the law. (Wiltz, 2016) In addition, the laws in Indiana “do have caps on no extra benefits, Indiana provides a voucher worth up to half of the benefit increase, …show more content…
Are these legitimate concerns? Why or why not? These are legitimate concerns because the cap laws were put in place to supposedly “reduce the birthrates among welfare recipients, discouraging a woman from becoming a welfare queen a term suggesting that a woman has more babies to get more money from the state” however, research has shown that denying a woman benefits has not prevented them from having children. (Steinmetz, 2016) In addition, “Research by the Urban Institute and a study published in the Harvard Journal of Law & Gender both found that family caps are harmful to children and their health, trapping them in poverty” (Steinmetz, 2016). As a result, many states are repealing the laws because they are not working and causing more harm than good because children do not have health insurance and it is not the answer for alleviating the issue of poverty. Furthermore, family cap laws are not just one of the problems with welfare policies that need to be looked at because other policies such as the welfare work requirements have problems because they do not include college courses as part of the work choices and as a result, this hurts single-parent families who are trying to go back to college to get a degree to get
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The Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) Code of Ethics (2010) proposes three core values of Social Work, respect for persons, social justice and professional integrity (pp.12). These core values establish “ethical responsibilities” for the social worker (AASW, 2010, pp.12), specifically, the value of respect for persons, which sustains the intrinsic worth of all human beings as well as the right to wellbeing and self determination consistent with others in society (AASW, 2010,p.12). This Code of Ethics stipulates the duty of care a social worker must provide, a...
They face ethical dilemmas in their field so they have to be prepared in applying ethical principles to guide them when making decisions, relying on professional principles rather than personal, and resolving ethical problems. Social workers are very well educated around the Code of Ethics, identifying ethical dilemmas, and resolving it. An ethical dilemma consist of making a decision from different courses of action to choose from and no matter what the outcome of the action some ethical principles is compromised meaning there isn’t a perfect solution. However, when determining the course of action in an ethical dilemma it relies on the differences among values, ethics, laws, policies, and morals. It is utilized as a prepositional statement used by social workers in assisting with the right course of action to that particular situation. Ethics are based on a rational and logical reason in order to achieve a decision. However, value is the meaning of something we feel is of worth to us. Such values may inspire ideas of how to achieve equality and social justice. As for morals it describes behavioral conducts that is often times utilized to strengthen relationships. Laws and policies are complex, however, social workers are legally obligated to take this course of action. For instance a social worker may have to break the Code of Ethics in a legal obligation of sharing confidential information, therefore, have to recognize the agencies
The Code of Ethics is an important part of a Social Workers career, by giving them basic guidelines, principles, standards, and values/morals for which they should follow. By following these guidelines a Social Worker can keep their work at a professional level and learn to keep work out of a personal level. This Code of Ethics has been set forth by the National Association of Social Workers, and is mandated in the field of practice (NASW, 2008).
In the Social Work field, you will help others better their life circumstances and grow from the problem(s) they are experiencing. So it is important that you maintain and provide clear boundaries to make sure you keep professional responsibility and integrity. Over the years, the field of social work has faced many ethical challenges. You must follow the NASW Code of Ethics, HIPPA and core values. If in any situation that you violate one of the standards, guidelines or policies it is considered unethical. In this paper I will discuss a brief summary of the roles of the NASW code of Ethics, HIPPA and the core values. I will also discuss some of the common ethical dilemmas that are faced by child welfare workers during their time of practice.
The social work code of ethics states that it is our job to protect the vulnerable,
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This domain allows the social worker to uphold the integrity by instilling duty and accountability to Mrs. Browning and her case. It provides a framework for practice that permits the worker with certain powers to which they can take appropriate action by either advocating on Mrs. Browning’s behalf or the implementing appropriate policies.
This Code includes four sections. The first Section, "Preamble," summarizes the social work profession 's mission and core values. The second section, "Purpose of the NASW Code of Ethics," provides an overview of the Code 's main functions and a brief guide for dealing with ethical issues or dilemmas in social work practice. The third section, "Ethical Principles," presents broad ethical principles, based on social work 's core values that inform social work practice. The final section, "Ethical Standards," includes specific ethical standards to guide social workers ' conduct and to provide a basis for adjudication. (“Code of ethics,”
“Ethics provide the tools to develop essential ethical decision-making skills” (Icheku, 2011, p. 13). It is defined as “the branch of moral philosophy that determines what is right (ethical) and wrong (unethical)” (Icheku, 2011, p. 20). Social workers are regularly confronted with ethical dilemmas in their practice and are forced to apply ethical principles and theories while engaging in practical decision-making. Ethics, however, do not always provide practical solutions to dilemmas. Albeit, social workers have to routinely consider their ethical standards and framework, values and morals within every situation. As a social worker Ryan (of given scenario) faces an ethical decision as a result of the ethical dilemma to which he is confronted. In certain conditions, ethical dilemmas occur when “an individual, called the “agent,” must make a decision about which course of action is best” (Grobman, 2012). Ryan has to decide whether the children of Sudanese parents should be removed from their ho...
AASW Code of Ethics Section 4 (2010, p. 14-15) strongly recommends social workers to ‘‘consult with colleagues, supervisors, AASW Ethics Consultation Service and other competent professionals including cultural consultants’’ to make sound ethical decisions. In this scenario, the worker should discuss the matter with knowledgeable colleagues before making any decision. If necessary, the worker could also consult a legal representative in the organisation about the clarification of state and federal laws regarding privacy and welfare fraud.
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middle of paper ... ... The actual means is to provide worthy aims which are clearly played out by three different social care levels. The key elements of inspection, monitoring and quality assurance, performance and management in which social workers and social care practitioners operate. With this, it includes approving education programmes and training programmes which health and care professionals must complete before they are able to register with the HCPC.
This paper will explore what the primary mission of social work as a professional means to me. Through self-reflection of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics, I will delve into why I chose social work as a career, the type of social worker I want to become, and ponder what challenges and obstacles may impede my chosen path.