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Enforcing ethics in social work.

F G Reamer

    Health Matrix
    |February 4, 1985
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    Area of Science:

    • Social Work Ethics
    • Professional Ethics
    • Social Work History

    Background:

    • Historical fluctuations in attention to ethics within social work.
    • Early social work literature focused on values, not formal ethics.
    • Recent resurgence of interest in professional ethics.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine the evolution of ethical considerations in social work.
    • To analyze the development of the social work code of ethics.
    • To evaluate the strengths and limitations of the current code.

    Main Methods:

    • Historical analysis of social work literature.
    • Review of the formulation process for the code of ethics.
    • Examination of grievance adjudication procedures.

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  • Critical assessment of the code's components.

    • Main Results:

    • Ethical focus in social work has varied over time.
    • A formal code of ethics has been established.
    • Processes for handling ethical grievances exist.
    • The code has both strengths and weaknesses.

    Conclusions:

    • The social work profession's engagement with ethics has evolved significantly.
    • The code of ethics provides a framework but requires ongoing evaluation.
    • Understanding the history and current state of ethics is crucial for professional development.