Social Work Ethics

What is step one for handling an ethical dilemmas?

• Consult the NASW Code of Ethics

• Seek Supervisor

• Review State and Federal Laws

• Coffee with a coworker

Which is a common ethical dilemma?

• Commission of illegal acts

• Social media boundaries with clients

• Running into clients in public

• Receiving gifts

• All of the above

How many ethical principles are in the NASW?

• 1

• 6

• 17

• 20

Match the value to the principal: Social workers' primary goal is to help people in need and address socail problems

• Service

• Social Justice

• Dignity and Worth of the Person

• Integrity

Match the value to the principal: Social workers behave in a trustworthy manner

• Importance of Human Relationships

• Integrity

• Social Justice

• Service

Match the value to the principal: Social workers respect the inherent dignity and worth of the person

• Importance of Human Relationships

• Integrity

• Social Justice

• Dignity and Worth of the Person

Match the value to the principal: Social workers practice within their areas of competence and develop and enhance their professional expertise

• Importance of Human Relationships

• Competence

• Dignity and Worth of the Person

• Social Justice

Ethical values and principles involved: Breaches of Confidentiality with Minor Clients

• Integrity

• Dignity and Worth of the Person

• Importance of Human Relationship

• All of the above

Terry recognizes the struggles of men re-entering into society from jail and prison. He understands that poverty, unemployment, and discrimination often contribute to these individuals winding up re-incarcerated. Terry striving to ensure access to needed information, services, and resources is an example of _____________.

• Social justice

• Service

• Importance of Human Relationship

• None of these

Jackie is passionate about food insecurity. Jackie uses her knowledge, values, and skills to help hungry people in her area and to work towards the overall goal of ending food insecurity. Jackie's interest in helping people and addressing a social problem is an example of _______.

• Integrity

• Competence

• Service

• all of these