The conflict and anguish that clients experience frequently result from the consequences of
serious moral and ethical dilemmas and from the absence of dependable solutions. Such …

One hallmark of a profession is its promotion of moral conduct among its practitioners and its
willingness to establish ethical standards to guide practitioners' behaviour (Callahan & Bok …

This paper examines the difference between traditional social work ethics and anti-
oppressive values in social care. It examines a published practice example, contending that …

As health care costs have increased, so too have the number of restrictions placed by
insurers on reimbursement for mental health services. With the growth in vendorship for …

In recent years, social workers have paid increased attention to ethical issues in the
profession. Unlike other allied professions, however, social work has not yet cultivated a …

Despite the substantial growth of interest in ethical issues in social work, consultation is
generally unavailable to practitioners who encounter ethical dilemmas. This article …

Social work is a practice-based profession and discipline that promotes the empowerment
and liberation of people. The 1979 Code provided guidelines for professional conduct and …

This paper discusses the nature of codes of ethics in social work. The desirability of defining
rights and obligations in social services is widely accepted, but formal ethical codes often …

Social Work Ethics on the Line discusses social work ethics in-depth and the process of
making ethical judgements in social work practice. This much-needed book guides social …