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- Behavioral mapping is a research tool used to observe and record behaviors in a particular setting at a particular time. Behavioral mapping can be either place-based or individual-based, depending on whether the focus of observation is to identify locational or temporal patterns of behaviors.
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This article discusses professional ethics in social work, exploring key themes (core values, codes of ethics, ethical theories, ethical challenges, ethical decision making, and regulation of...
- SCOPE AND OBJECTIVES
- 1.1 Ethics in social work
- 1.2 of social work (2014)
- Theory:
- Practice:
- 1 dignity and well-being
- 3 participation
- Working holistically
- 5 strengths
- Value
- Challenging oppression
- Value
- Upholding the values and
- 3. GUIDANCE ON PRACTISING ETHICALLY AS A SOCIAL WORKER
- Developing professional
- 8 rights
- 10 records
- 11 awareness in professional practice
- 12 and peer support to reflect on and improve practice
- 13 own practice and continuing professional development
- 14 improvement of professional practice
- 15 professional development of others
- 16 evaluation and research
The British Association of Social Workers (BASW) is the professional association for social work and social workers in the United Kingdom (UK). The Code of Ethics states the values and ethical principles on which the profession is based. The Association has a duty to ensure as far as possible that its members act ethically and have the profession...
Social workers’ ability and commitment to act ethically is an essential aspect of the quality of the service ofered to people who engage with social workers. Respect for human rights and a commitment to promoting social justice are at the core of social work practice throughout the world. Social work grew out of humanitarian and democratic ideals, ...
“Social work is a practice-based profession and an academic discipline that promotes social change and development, social cohesion, and the empowerment and liberation of people. Principles of social justice, human rights, collective responsibility and respect for diversities are central to social work. Underpinned by theories of social work, soci...
Social work is evidence-informed including local and indigenous knowledge specific to its context. It recognises the complexity of interactions between human beings, their social situation and their environment. The social work profession draws on theories of human development and behaviour and social systems to analyse complex situations and to fa...
Social work practice aims to address the barriers, inequities and injustices that exist in society. It responds to crises and emergencies as well as to everyday personal and social problems. Social work utilises a variety of skills, techniques, and interventions (including statutory interventions), but always consistently with its holistic focus on...
Social workers should respect, uphold and defend each person’s physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual integrity and well-being. They should work towards promoting the best interests of individuals and groups in society and the avoidance of harm. Promoting the right to
Social workers should promote the full involvement and participation of people using their services in ways that enable them to be empowered in all aspects of decisions and actions afecting their lives.
4 Social workers should be concerned with the whole person, recognising the biological, psychological, social and spiritual dimensions of people’s lives. They should seek to engage with the person and their wider social systems such as family, community, societal and natural environments. Identifying and developing
Social workers should focus on the capacity and strengths of all individuals, groups and communities and thus aim to challenge stigma and promote empowerment. Respecting the right to self-
Social workers have a responsibility to promote social justice, in relation to society generally, and in relation to the people with whom they work. Principles
Social workers have a responsibility to challenge oppression on any basis, including (but not limited to) age, capacity, civil status, class, culture, disability, ethnicity, family structure, gender, gender identity, language, nationality (or lack of), political beliefs, poverty, race, relationship status, religion, sex, sexual orientation or spiri...
Social workers have a responsibility to respect and uphold the values and principles of the profession and act in a reliable, honest and trustworthy manner. Principle
reputation of the profession Social workers should ensure that their behaviour does not bring the profession into disrepute. Being trustworthy Social workers should work in a way that is honest, reliable and open. They should clearly explain their roles, interventions and decisions. They should not seek to deceive or manipulate people who use th...
The ethical practice principles apply across the UK, but they are not intended to be exhaustive or prescriptive. There will be variations in interpretation and guidance in the diferent countries. Social workers should ensure their practice reflects appropriate codes of practice, legislation, governance frameworks, professional practice and training...
relationships Social workers should build and sustain professional relationships based on people’s right to control their own lives and make their own choices and decisions. Social work relationships should be based on people’s rights to respect, privacy, reliability and confidentiality. Social workers should communicate efectively and work in pa...
Social workers should be prepared to challenge oppressive, inefective and unjust policies, procedures and practice. They should challenge the abuse of power and the exclusion of people from decisions that afect them. Social workers should strive to protect human rights and ensure their skills are not used for inhumane purposes. They should challe...
Social workers should maintain impartial and accurate records and clear evidence to support professional judgements. They should record only relevant matters, specify the source of information, distinguish between fact and opinion, and be prepared to be accountable for their record keeping. Striving for objectivity and self-
Social workers should reflect and critically evaluate their practice and be aware of their impact on others. Social workers should recognise the limits of their practice and seek advice or refer to another professional in supervision to ensure they work in a safe and efective manner. Using professional supervision
Social workers should take responsibility for seeking access to professional supervision and discussion which will support them to reflect and make sound professional judgements based on Taking responsibility for their
Social workers should develop and maintain their continuing professional development (CPD) in order to provide quality services and be accountable for their practice. They need to keep up to date with relevant research, learning from other professionals and service users. BASW expects registered social workers to meet the CPD requirements of their ...
Social workers should strive to create conditions in employing agencies, in communities of practice and professional forums where the principles of the Code are discussed, evaluated and upheld in practice. They should engage in ethical debate with their colleagues and employers to share knowledge and take collegiate responsibility for making ethica...
Social workers should contribute to the education and training of colleagues and students by sharing knowledge and practice wisdom. They should identify, develop, use and disseminate knowledge, theory and practice. They should contribute to social work education, including the provision of good quality placements for qualifying and post-qualifying ...
Social workers should use professional knowledge and experience to engage in research and to contribute to the development of ethically based policy and services. They should find ways to enquire in their own work and explore ways of analysing and evaluating the quality, outcomes and impact of their practice with people who use social work services...
Ecomap Overview. An ecomap is a key visual aid in social work, aimed at mapping and understanding a client’s personal and social connections. It provides an in-depth view of the complex interactions and influences in a person’s life, especially in relation to their environment.
In my view, the evolution of social work values and ethics has occurred in five key stages: the morality period, values period, ethical theory and decision making period, ethical standards and risk management period, and, most recently, digital period (Reamer, 2013a).
Apr 22, 2016 · Behavioral mapping is a research tool used to observe and record behaviors in a particular setting at a particular time. Behavioral mapping can be either place-based or individual-based, depending on whether the focus of observation is to identify locational or temporal patterns of behaviors.
This reference brings together theory with ethics to analyse the ideas of social work that enable connections between them to be identified and explored.
