I’m Still Standing: Impacts and Consequences of Ethical Dilemmas for Social Workers in Direct Practice
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McAuliffe, Donna
Griffith University Author(s)
Year published
2005
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Social workers will inevitably encounter ethical dilemmas in their work. Ethical dilemmas can impact on social workers positively or negatively, at a number of levels, and in a range of ways. This paper outlines findings from a study in which Australian social workers detailed their experiences of ethical dilemmas, and discussed the short and long-term impacts and consequences resulting from these experiences. Recommendations are made for improved education and training for social workers in ethical decision-making, and the importance of professional support and supervision.Social workers will inevitably encounter ethical dilemmas in their work. Ethical dilemmas can impact on social workers positively or negatively, at a number of levels, and in a range of ways. This paper outlines findings from a study in which Australian social workers detailed their experiences of ethical dilemmas, and discussed the short and long-term impacts and consequences resulting from these experiences. Recommendations are made for improved education and training for social workers in ethical decision-making, and the importance of professional support and supervision.
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Journal Title
Journal of Social Work Values and Ethics
Volume
2
Issue
1
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© 2005 Journal of Social Work Values and Ethics. The attached file is reproduced here in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher.
Subject
Social Work