The Importance Of Confidentiality In Social Work

In any situation where sensitive information is accessed or shared, confidentiality is valued and demanded. It helps to maintain privacy, security and trust in professional relationships. Confidentially is very important in the field of social work that places great importance on ethical values. Social workers and organizations where social work transactions take place, have ethical responsibilities to their clients. In an interview with Madeline Pepin, a social worker from Little Flower, has spoken about a social worker responsibility to their clients. However, the most important responsibility that a social worker has to their clients are privacy and confidentiality.
Little Flower: Children and Family Services
The mission of Little Flower is to deliver services, programs and direction to improve the lives of children in crisis, families and the developmentally disabled. Madeline Pepin stated that “the goal of the agency is to improve the well-being of the children and family that the agency serves and to provide secure homes for children.” (Personal communication, November 18, 2015). Little Flower began with the founding of Little Flower House of Providence for

In the field of social work, social workers are professionals who helps to enhance individual well-beings and to promote changes in society. This type of field involves a relationship between the social worker and client. In order to have this relationship, you need trust. However, many individuals do not feel secure in disclosing sensitive information. So, it very important that social worker respect the client’s rights to privacy. Little Flower is a non profit organization trying to improve the lives of children and families. Madeline Pepin a social worker at the agency illustrated great understanding of the agency values and the role of a social worker. She understands the importance of the client’s rights and respects it