Critical History And Ethics Of Social Work

Based on the values and history of Social Work, I believe York likes to focus on the critical practice as it strikes the heart of professional control. Because of York’s School of social Work, uses the basis of their history and values is critical practice, by the code of ethics, their history , and aboriginal rights. They use this to lead to help students at the school have a better understanding and further their
York first starts by introducing the code of ethics to their students, it is a way in which the students get a critical understanding of what being a social worker is. This code is a the heart of this profession it states the values and principle which guide social work professional conduct. It will help social worker work within the guidelines as a way for them to make correct decisions. It allows to think and understand what our job is and how we are here to help the individual in need. As stated in the code “Value 2: Pursuit of Social Justice Social workers believe in

Social workers promote social fairness and the equitable distribution of resources, and act to reduce barriers and expand choice for all persons, with special regard for those who are marginalized, disadvantaged, vulnerable, and/or have exceptional needs. Social workers oppose prejudice and discrimination against any person or group of persons, on any grounds, and specifically challenge views and actions that stereotype particular persons or groups.”(CAWS, 5). In my opinion, the code of ethics is used in order for us to understand the right and wrongs of the jobs. Has further employees we need to be able to follow theses values and principles so that we don’t create any misunderstandings that may not be acceptable. If this code was not in place then we could not hold anyone accountable for any wrong action taken between an employee and a client. Values are only part of the critical aspect, but so is the