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Module 5 contains an overview of the legal framework, social work values and principles of non-discriminatory and anti-oppressive practice. It provides some key definitions and helps you to reconnect with your own values and experiences. The activities focus on helping you
There is overlap between the idea of ethics and rights, and both are vital to social work. Ethics are at the core of social work (Healy, 2001) and encompass a broad concern with individual and public welfare and social justice; equality; difference; structural oppression; and relationships (Banks, 2006).
Why equality, diversity and inclusion matters to us. The social work profession is guided by its values and principles of anti-racist and anti-oppressive practice. This means that social workers are uniquely placed to lead the way, advocating for equality in our society.
Social workers must prioritise cultural sensitivity to build trust and rapport with the people they support. And promoting equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in the workplace is essential to ensure staff feel welcome and valued.
This Key Concepts clearly and concisely explains the basic ideas in the field of anti-discriminatory social work. It: - Explores the range of discriminations that people experience and discusses a number of theories that inform Anti-discriminatory practice. - Considers the legal frameworks within which anti-discriminatory practice operates.
Nov 2, 2022 · Social workers seek out strengths and build positive partnerships. Social workers champion people’s rights and support those that are often marginalised. The social work profession, with its values and principles of anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive practice, is uniquely placed to lead the way in achieving equality in all aspects of ...
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Jan 19, 2021 · Anti-Discriminatory Practice (ADP) and Anti-Oppressive Practice (AOP) have become so familiar and central to the social work profession that they can be regarded as givens and part of the fabric of what we do and how we do it.
