Ethical Issues in Social Work Practice

Ethical Issues in Social Work Practice
Author: Sandu, Antonio
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 354
Release: 2017-12-15
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1522530916

Today’s practitioners and researchers are looking, now more than ever, at the ethical issues that are raised through the practice of social work and social services. As such, it is crucial that they are up-to-date on the latest data on how to address, manage, and overcome ethical issues in their practice. Ethical Issues in Social Work Practice is a pivotal reference source for the latest research on the role of moral values within social work and the ethical dilemmas that arise in the profession. Highlighting extensive coverage among a variety of applicable perspectives and themes, such as governing principles of social work practice, ethical analysis of social work cases, and individual and social responsibility in social services, this book is ideally designed for professionals and researchers working in the field of social work and social services as well as academics and upper-level students seeking cutting-edge research on ethics in the practice of social work.

Confidentiality and Privacy in Social Work

Confidentiality and Privacy in Social Work
Author: Donald T. Dickson
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 328
Release: 1998-01-05
Genre: Law
ISBN: 0684826577

The advent of computerized data systems, the growth of managed care, the AIDS epidemic, mandatory reporting requirements for child abuse, workplace drug testing, and various laws requiring that social workers maintain confidential communications in some situations yet disclose them in others have made confidentiality a vital, changing area of the law. Practitioners, administrators, and those studying for these professions need to know how to use these laws to protect their clients, themselves, and their agencies. Mental health practitioners need authoritative guidance in these areas when working with clients -- children as well as adults -- in both individual and group settings. Administrators must be aware of the laws that protect worker and client privacy, and those that permit legitimate access to information.

Social Work Values and Ethics

Social Work Values and Ethics
Author: Frederic G. Reamer
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Total Pages: 507
Release: 2024-05-28
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0231560338

For decades, teachers and practitioners have turned to Frederic G. Reamer’s Social Work Values and Ethics as the leading introduction to ethical decision making, dilemmas, and professional conduct in practice. A case-driven, concise, and comprehensive textbook for undergraduate and graduate social work programs, this book surveys the most critical issues for social work practitioners. This sixth edition incorporates significant updates to the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics and discussion of challenging issues related to cultural competency, antiracism, moral injury, human rights, environmental justice, ethical humility, non-Western perspectives on ethics, and practitioner self-care. Reamer also focuses on how social workers should navigate the digital world through discussion of the ethical issues that arise from practitioner use of online services and social networking sites to deliver services, communicate with clients, and provide information to the public, and he examines the standards that protect confidential information transmitted electronically. He highlights potential conflicts between professional ethics and legal guidelines and expands discussions of informed consent, confidentiality and privileged communication, boundaries and dual relationships, documentation, conflicts of interest, and risk management. Conceptually rich and attuned to the complexities of ethical decision making, Social Work Values and Ethics is unique in striking the right balance among history, theory, and practical application.

Social Work Case Management

Social Work Case Management
Author: Betsy Vourlekis
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 164
Release: 2017-07-05
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 135148933X

This new practice text provides a series of readings focusing on case management in a number of fields and in a variety of settings with different client populations. Each chapter examines a major component of case management practice by presenting information about an innovative program from a different location around the country. In conjunction, these readings provide a road map to social work case management.In addition to offering up-to-date practice approaches and examining the functions and skills of case management in depth, the authors provide the policy information needed for putting this traditional form of social work practice into today's service delivery context.

Social Work Ethics

Social Work Ethics
Author: Chris Clark
Publisher: Red Globe Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2000
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0333719344

This introduction to professional ethics for social workers recognizes that social work is largely state-sponsored. Traditional values and rules are explained, followed by a concept of social work and its relationship to the state.

Confidentiality in Social Work

Confidentiality in Social Work
Author: Janet Wilson
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 296
Release: 1980-10
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0029348501

From Simon & Schuster, Confidentiality in Social Work is Suanna J. Wilson's exploration of the issues and principles of social work. As described by Social Thought, Confidentiality in Social Work "clearly demonstrates that all of us—practitioners, supervisors, administrators, researchers, and academicians—have neglected the issue of confidentiality, and that we must now take prompt, careful action."

Supervision in Social Work

Supervision in Social Work
Author: Liz Beddoe
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2017-10-02
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 131762923X

Supervision is currently a "hot topic" in social work. The editors of this volume, both social work educators and researchers, believe that good supervision is fundamental to the development and maintenance of effective practice in social work. Supervision is seen as a key vehicle for continuing development of professional skills, the safeguarding of competent and ethical practice and oversight of the wellbeing of the practitioner. As a consequence the demand for trained and competent supervisors has increased and a perceived gap in availability can create a call for innovation and development in supervision. This book offers a collection of chapters which contribute new insights to the field. Authors from Australia and New Zealand, where supervision inquiry is strong, offer research-informed ideas and critical commentary with a dual focus on supervision of practitioners and students. Topics include external and interprofessional supervision, retention of practitioners, practitioner resilience and innovation in student supervision. This book will be of interest to supervisors of both practitioners and students and highly relevant to social work academics. This book was originally published as a special issue of Australian Social Work.

Ethical Issues in Social Work

Ethical Issues in Social Work
Author: Richard Hugman
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 213
Release: 2002-09-09
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 1134854463

It has always been recognised that the practice of social work raises ethical questions and dilemmas. Recently, however, traditional ways of addressing ethical issues in social work have come to seem inadequate, as a result of developments both in philosophy and in social work theory and practice. This collection of thought-provoking essays explores the ethics of social work practice on the light of these changes. Ethical Issues in Social Work provides up to date critical analyses of the ethical implications of new legislation in community care and criminal justice, and of trends in social work thought and policy, such as managerialism, user empowerment, feminism and anti-oppressive practice. This study provides important and stimulating reading for social work students and their teachers, and for all practitioners and managers who are concerned about the ethical dimensions of their work.

Law for Social Workers

Law for Social Workers
Author: Hugh Brayne
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 614
Release: 2012-12-13
Genre: Law
ISBN: 0199696403

This new edition gives a clear and up-to-date picture of how the Children Act 1989 is working. All chapters have been updated with the latest case law, legislation and guidance.