Federation

Analyzing the case of Mary Ice, the social worker has a commitment to the client, as well as the profession. The social worker presented in the case has informed Mary on several occasions that she should talk to the police to free the innocent woman in prison for a crime that she committed. Although Mary expects that her confession to be undisclosed, the social worker should consider the unethical dilemma and report her client. The ethical principle screen is for provide conflicting guidance…

Social workers often hold considerable power in their work as they regularly work with the most vulnerable, powerless, and oppressed populations. The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) code of ethics outlines regulations and ethical obligations that hold its members accountable for their actions. More specifically, a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy’s (CBT) therapeutic journey and NASW code of ethics highlight the importance of active role of the client. Also, CBT compels social workers…

The American Red Cross is a great organization that has undergone some serious ethical issues. The issues were caused by poor management and management consent. Ethical challenges face every organization. It is imperative that every organization plan for such. According to an article dated 1998, the difficulties in applying the fundamental principles of the ethics is a real challenge (Tomaševski, 1998). Apparently the ethical concerns were noticed much farther back than one might think. The…

First of all, the role of a social worker is a difficult one. It requires a social worker to have an extended amount of knowledge on the multiplicity of interventions allotted to them, to remain professional and have an open mind, as no two cases are the same. The social worker must learn to deal with many different facets such as diversity, cultures, morals and ethical codes that people may or may not have acquired in their life. Therefore, it is imperative that the social worker is…

On April 16, 1997 an amazing gift was born unto Renford and Michelle Williams. This gift was named Renelle Sheymika Tephillah Williams. A unique name given to a unique individual. The name Renelle was created by combining Renford and Michelle names together. Growing up I didn’t value how beautiful my name was because I felt awkward having a name that was out of the norm. I also did not like how I had to continuously correct people on the correct pronunciation of my name. However, as I grew…

Homelessness is a significant problem that effects millions of people all over the world. Steps are being made every day towards progress in solving this problem, so many people are extremely devoted to helping the homeless. Project HOME is a non-profit organization based in Philadelphia, PA. This organization focuses on reaching out to individuals who are struggling through poverty, homelessness, or unemployment. Project HOME stands for Housing, Opportunities for Employment, Medical Care, and…

What are the Values that Guide the Organization? MOKA’s values that guide the organization are the desire for all people to be treated equally and to reach their highest level of independence. MOKA was developed in 1979, when a group of parents of children with disabilities and concerned citizens sat down at a kitchen table to discuss their options. The parents were looking for better options for their children, besides sending them to live in an institution. They wanted more for their loved…

In social work the narrative of the social worker is a critical piece that will be utilized throughout the many interactions they have with client as well as the various agencies they work with. In the realm of social work the narrative will serve as a norm, telling the lives of others in a manner that portrays the realities of the clients. Scott Janssen, the author of this week’s reading makes this clear as he points out, “Most social workers find themselves serving as narrators of the stories…

The case study of Greensprings municipal area presents a challenging scenario for a social workers and different partners to engage and support its individuals and families. It shows divers problems ranging from poverty, unemployment, to lack of participation in decision making, hence need for a multi-faceted approach to provide their solution. Taylor (2011) proposes that historical and geographical differences can be attributed to differences in ideological position, political, economic, social…

As a social worker, we have a code of ethics that we need to follow. These codes are important to follow to build a trusting, efficient, and professional relationship with our clients. The code I find interested to me is confidentiality. The code of confidentiality is important not only for the social worker, but for the clients as well. This code is to help and protect sensitive information shared by the client. I feel that explaining what confidentiality means to the client is very…