PCD 4: Social Sector Specific Studies Online exam paper: (Tutor: Laiqa Sheikh) Date: 01.12.2015 A39DSS: Autumn 2015 Student: Cristina Marcu (C32620) 3) What are the Key ‘Values and Ethics’ in social work? Ethics is a science at the crossing border between the moral philosophy and the particular ethics of different professions. The practice of ethics should help in the prevention of malpractice since it states the rights and duties of one professional group. For a professional it’s
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Equal Human Rights for Women Sara Lubus-Centeno University of Central Florida SOW 3203 0002 – Social Work & Community Resources Fall 2012 - Monday 6:30-9:20 Abstract This paper explores human rights issues as it relates to women; the right to work; the right to an adequate standard of living‚ the right to be treated equally‚ the right to autonomy‚ and the violations of basic human rights. I will reflect on how the issue of equality for women is addressed nationally and globally
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to ethics is the National Association of Social Workers or commonly known as NASW. A code of conduct is intended to be a central guide and reference for users in support of day-to-day decision making. It is meant to clarify an organization’s mission‚ values and principles‚ linking them with standards of professional conduct (“Why have a‚” 2009). The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) promotes the quality and effectiveness of social work practice. This mission
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are 1.01 Commitment to Clients and 1.02 Self Determination. Code 1.01 states‚ a social workers’ main responsibility is promoting the wellbeing of clients (NASW‚ 2008). Code 1.02 states‚ social workers are to respect and promote the rights of clients to have self determination by assist clients in efforts to identify and explain goals (NASW‚ 2008). Ethical Dilemmas Influences Personal ethics mainly depend on a person’s life relationships‚ for example‚ what he or she learns from their parents
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that are outlined by the social work profession. The second definition of sanctions is intended to impose negative consequences on the social worker who fails to comply with recommended corrective actions or who has committed serious violations of the NASW Code of Ethics (National Association of Social Workers‚ 2005). According to Sheafor & Horejsi (2004) there are four main sources for providing social work sanctions. Government agencies authorize legislation that creates social programs‚ provide funding
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Cited: National Association of Social Workers (1996).NASW code of ethics. Washington‚ DC: Author. Nickels‚ W. G. (2006). Understanding Business‚ 8th ed. In W. G. Nickels‚ Understanding Business‚ 8th ed. (pp. 92-94). Boston: McGraw-Hill.
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Ethics and Values in social work There is a direct link between values and actions. When we perform an action we‚ and the act itself‚ may be judged according to the values expressed through that action (Shardlow 1989:p2) This assignment will discuss this statement by outlining how professional interpretation emerges from the way dilemmas between different values are resolved. The assignment considers a number of social work values including ‘Respect to persons’ and ‘Self-Determinism’
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Values and Ethics: Above All Else Abstract The purpose of this paper is to identify and discuss my personal values‚ compare and contrast those values against the NASW Code of Ethics‚ discuss the selection of a specific values clarification vignette‚ including reason for choosing‚ personal feelings‚ attitudes‚ beliefs‚ and assumptions‚ level of comfort regarding the client(s) involved‚ and actions to be taken to resolve conflicting personal values‚ and discuss the selection of a particular ethical
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The NASW code of ethics itself is broken down into four primary sections; the preamble‚ the purpose‚ ethical principles‚ and ethical standards (Manning‚ 2003). Although all these sections are broken up into different sections there primary function is to show the worker how to use their morals and values to guide them in everyday decision making. The “preamble” itself is a summary of the worker’s mission and core values. The “purpose” section of the NASW code of ethics is to help
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well-being of society. Fundamental to social work is attention to the environmental forces that create‚ contribute to‚ and address problems in living" (NASW code of ethics). The set of core values that Social Workers use are: * Service * Social justice * Dignity and worth of the person * Importance of human relationships * Integrity * Competence. The NASW code of ethics looks at the value of Responsibility as Service. It states that social workers’ primary goal is to help people in need and to address
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