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laws within the state they live in and beware of them concerning the family cap policies because several states have repealed these laws such as “California, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Wyoming” and others may have changed the law.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...
National Association of Social Workers [NASW]. (1998). The New NASW Code of Ethics Can Be Your Ally: Part I. Retrieved from: http://www.naswma.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=96
Ethical Issues in Social Work I will provide practical help for new social workers to help them understand and deal with ethical issues and dilemmas which they will face. There are many ethical issues which are important to social work, but I feel that these are all covered by the care value base. The care value base Was devised by the care sector consortium in 1992, this was so that the workers in health and social care had a common set of values and principles which they would all adhere to. It is important because for the first time the social care sector had a clear set of guidelines from which ethical judgements could be made. The care value base is divided into 5 elements - The care value base covers - Equality and Diversity - Rights and responsibilities - Confidentiality - Promoting anti Discrimination - Effective communication Equality and Diversity Carers must value diversity themselves before they can effectively care for the different races, religions and differently abled people they will come across in their caring profession.
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 codes main purpose is to set standards to guide the decision making and conduct of professionals when ethical issues arise. “A recent Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) publication (Black et al., 2002) lists over 260 references, focused for the most part on US social work values and ethics”(Elaine Congress & Donna McAullife, 2006 p. 156). I believe that the most common ones are differences in morals and values, confidentiality, right to self-determination, dual relationships, and receiving gifts. I put morals and values first because I personally believe that it is the biggest issue that is faced by all issues.
The social work code of ethics states that it is our job to protect the vulnerable,
“Welfare Can Not End Cycle Of Poverty In U.S.” UWIRE Text 13 Nov. 2014: 1. General Onefile. Web. 25 Sept.
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,”
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.
The National Association of Social Workers. (2008). Code of Ethics (English and Spanish). Retrieved July 7, 2014, from http://www.socialworkers.org/pubs/code /code.asp
The social work profession and its Code of Ethics dictate that social workers must act in the best interest of the client, even when those actions challenge the practitioner’s personal, cultural and religious values. In practice; however, ethical decision-making is more complex than in theory. As helping professionals, social workers are constantly faced with ethical decision-making or ethical dilemmas. As noted by Banks (2005), an ethical dilemma occurs “when a worker is faced with a choice between two equally unwelcome alternatives that may involve a conflict of moral principles, and it is not clear what choice will be the right one” (as cited in McAuliffe & Chenoweth, 2008, p. 43). In addition, ethical decision-making is a process that
All social workers are beholden to the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics. Professional ethics are the main core of social work. The profession has an obligation to articulate its basic values, ethical principles, and ethical standards. The code is composed of thematic sections that outline a social worker’s responsibility to clients, colleagues, employers, and the profession. Some responsibilities that a social worker has to a client are that the clients are their primary responsibility, fostering maximum self-determination in clients, respecting the privacy of clients, keeping information that has been shared during the course of their duties confidential and charging fees for services that are fair and considerate
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.