SOWK 250 FINAL EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+

Values Ideas about what we believe is preferable or ideal Standards to define good or bad General guidance for behavior A set of values becomes a value system Ethics Related to what we consider correct or right Generate standards of behavior "Values in action" Microethics guides direct practice macroethics guides organizations and social policy standards A requirement of moral conduct; rule used as basis for judgment Foundation of social work values Shift - from emphasis on individual morality to emphasis on the morality of the social work profession (practitioners and the actions of the profession). Social work ______ reflect beliefs about: Commitment to quality of life for all Change Social justice Intrinsic dignity and worth of humans Value context of social work Society The social work profession Systems where practice takes place (agency) The client system Value-laden nature of personal and social problems Social worker NASW Code of Ethics 1947 - first adopted; 2008 - latest update The code provides legitimacy to the profession - produced by the professional organization (NASW) guiding licensing and performance Written in general terms---philosophy of the profession and model of professional behavior Framework to guide ethical decision-making NASW Code of Ethics cont: Prescribes expectations for professional conduct Provide standard for assessing competence Does NOT tell you what to do in every situation Uses general terms with a high level of abstraction Acknowledges ethical decision making is a process NASW ethical values/principles Value: Service Principle: Help people in need Value: Social justice Principle: Challenge social injustice Value: Dignity and worth of the person Principle: Respect the inherent dignity and worth of all individuals Value: Importance of human relationships Principle: Recognize central importance of human relationships Value: Integrity Principle: Behave in a trustworthy manner Value: Competence Principle: Practice within area of competence; develop and enhance expertise Social Work Code of Ethics - Standards outlines responsibility: 1. To clients 2. To colleagues 3. In practice settings 4. As professionals 5. To the social work profession 6. To the broader society Ethical principles Acceptance: show dignity and worth Individualization: recognize and appreciate individual differences Purposeful expression of feeling: ct expresses feelings in order to discover next steps Nonjudgmental attitudes: presumes acceptance, do not judge as good/bad or worthy/unworthy Objectivity: examine situation without bias Ethical principles cont: Controlled emotional involvement: use of empathy-connect with feeling not situation Self-determination: ct makes own choices Access to resources: need to advocate Confidentiality: right to privacy—except when a threat to self or others or abuse Accountability: must be competent Technology standards Updated in 2017 Addresses social workers' use of electronic technology to: Provide information to the public Design and deliver services Gather, manage, store, and access information about clients Educate and supervise social workers Ethics Conclusion Know yourself How do your own values and beliefs influence your perception? How is your decision-making ability affected by your values? Be open and respect the diversity around you Surround yourself with professionals who are willing to discuss ethical issues Remember the Code is just a framework to guide your decision making - not a book of rules/regs Remember that the different contexts in which we practice need different boundary considerations Social Media & Social Work You are responsible for the creation, maintenance, and evaluation of your online identity Code of ethics hold social workers at higher standard Personal and professional overlap in social media Risks to client/self and ethical considerations Consider Code of ethics: Dual relationships Boundaries Violating privacy/confidentiality Social work and social justice A just society accords every societal member the Same basic rights Opportunities Benefits Social work's role - work for a just society Human rights Intrinsic rights - we have them by virtue of being human Cannot be granted or taken away - they can be violated -Protect life -Ensure freedom -Secure personal liberty Categories of human rights Civil and political rights Social and economic rights Collective rights Civil rights and civil liberties Both provide protections against oppression and discrimination Civil rights: allow citizens to deal with the government in a way that is fair, just, and equitable Discrimination segregate people and limits access to opportunities and resources Civil liberties: are constitutional guarantees to freedom Right to social welfare Rights developed during US Industrialization period Economic, social, and cultural rights Right to work Right to standard of living that supports adequate health care and family well-being Right to education Social justice theories Libertarianism: Utilitarianism Egalitarianism Libertarianism individual liberty Right to choose own path Unregulated capitalist society Utilitarianism Connects to Darwin "greatest good for the greatest number" (p. 136) Some will have needs met others will not Egalitarianism: All should have equal access to resources and opportunities Social work and human rights The mandate for social justice is addressed through: Social advocacy Legislation and lobbying Court actions Community education Resource development Fiscal reallocation Advocacy Action taken on behalf of others Purposeful action; intentional Through _________, social workers have: Identified social problems Protected basic human rights Provided a voice to social, political, cultural, and community affairs Acted as critics and guardians to bring about change Usually, social workers can do this through their organizations, but also as volunteers Macro or cause advocacy Action taken on behalf of a group of people Goal is broad level change Systems oriented Micro or individual advocacy: Action taken on behalf of one person or family Advocacy is active or passive? Active what does advocacy address? social inequality Administrative advocacy: once legislation implemented, ensuring rules benefit clients Legal advocacy- "influence the implementation of laws" Community advocacy- challenge the perceptions of vulnerable populations What influences advocacy? Funding and resources Political climate The mission of nonprofit organizations (NPOs) NPOs membership in associations and coalitions Tax laws Professionalization Work load Knowledge about advocacy Advocacy and social work Seen as a mandate of the profession Must be centered on clients' needs, but also on what clients want Need to be aware of: Client self-determination - What do clients want? Who benefits, individuals or the community? Is it enough to make sure one family eats well, or should we advocate for broader changes so the community can eat well? Do you need to intervene at the micro or macro level, or both? A model of advocacy - Issue identification Involve those around you and the community in identifying issues A model of advocacy - Research/Assessment Study the issue Study the environment Study the feasibility of change Study the buy-in from interested or impacted individuals Who is your target? A model of advocacy - desired outcome planning; setting goals A model of advocacy - strategies and tactics implementation of your plan A model of advocacy - evaluation looking over what was done and how to improve it Advocacy - What to do Partisan political action usually violates the law - an issue for organizations, not for individuals NPOs cannot endorse candidates for public office NPOs cannot use government funds to lobby congress But you can: Focus efforts on policy and regulations changes Focus on clarifying or seeking change of governmental roles and responsibilities Bring awareness of public interest issues Educate legislators, administrators, judges, and community leaders Testify to advance policies that support clients Be involved as an individual - outside the auspices of your organization