Introduction

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What are the six purposes served by the code of ethics

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1) Identifies fundamental values upon which Social Work mission is based

2) Summarizes broad ethical principles and establishes a set of specific ethical standards

3) Help you identify relevent considerations when obligations conflict with ethics

4) provides standards to which public can hold social workers to

5) socializes new practitioners to field

6) articulates standards that field can use to assess social worker unethical conduct

Front 2

T or F, social workers should take adequate steps to prevent, discourage, and expose unethical behavior of their colleagues?

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T

Front 3

T or F, you should NOT use your discretion in determining the best course of action in cases where you suspect a colleague of having acted unethically?

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F

Front 4

What do you HAVE TO HAVE from a client before using their disclosure to report colleagues unethical behavior. And what is the optimal route?

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A signed release, better course of action would be first let client decide if they want to report it themselves

Front 5

What are The customs, beliefs standards of conduct, and principles considered desirable by a group of people or an individual

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Values

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What is the system of moral principles and perceptions about right versus wrong and resulting philosophy of conduct that is practiced by an individual, group, professions, or culture

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Ethics

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Professional values: your primary goal is "to help people in need and to address social problems"

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Service

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Professional Values: You challenge social injustice and work to bring about social change with and on behalf of individuals and groups

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social justice

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Professional values: You treat each person in a compassionate and respectful way, respect cultural and ethical differences and promote your client's self-determination whenever it is socially responsible to do so.

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Dignity and worth of a person

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Professional values: You engage your clients and others who receive your services as partners in the helping process

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Importance of human relationships

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Professional Values: You behave in a trustworthy manner

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Integrity

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Professional values: You practice within your areas of expertise and develop and enhance your professional experience

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Competence

Front 13

What are the six areas of professional values?

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Service, social justice, dignity and worth of the person, importance of human relationships, integrity, competence

Front 14

Which value comes first? Personal values or code of ethics/law?

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Code of ethics. "If the situation or action is morally uncomfortable to you, but consistent with the code of ethics (and/or law) you should put aside your discomfort and follow the code of ethics (and/or law)

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What should you do if a situation arises in which your ethical responsibilities conflict with a law or regulation or the policies and procedures of an agency where you work?

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You must make a good faith effort to resolve the conflict. Whatever resolution you come to must be consistent with the principles and standards set forth in the code of ethics.

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What should you do if there is a conflict between ethics and laws. Should you violate a law?

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You should NOT violate a law. Make known your commitment to the code of ethics and take steps to resolve the conflict in a responsible manner and then uphold ethical standards to the greatest extent possible while working towards ensuring laws meet ethical requirements

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What takes precendence, the well-being of adversely affected individuals or your obligation to comply with an agency policy?

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The well-being of adversely affected individuals

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T or F, a social worker is justified in violating a policy that is unjust or otherwise harms the well-being or clients or colleagues

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T