Ethics and Values Assignment
Based on your readings and understanding of the NASW Code of Ethics and class discussions write a 3-page paper as to how you would respond to the ethical dilemmas numbered 1-4 detailed below. Your explanation should detail the following:
a) How would you respond? (e.g. what would you do)
b) Explain the values and ethical principles that would inform your decision while identifying any potential positive and/or negative consequences.
Do not do scenario #5 as we will do that in class.
1) Accepting a gift worth under $10.00 from your client who tells you s/he would be very hurt if you did not take it because s/he “just wants to show you her/his appreciation”.
2) Accepting your 24-year-old client’s invitation to her wedding. You worked with helping this client through a period of depression, which enabled her to finish college and be more available to her child. You currently are helping her to find an appropriate day care center for her 3-year-old son as she suspects he has some learning delays.
3) Your client has learned that s/he has passed the High School Equivalency Diploma and suggests you and s/he go to MacDonald’s to celebrate.
4) Accepting a Facebook “friend” or some other social media request from an ex-client.
5) Disclosing details of your own current personal stresses to a client.
This assignment is worth 10% of your grade. It should include a cover page and must be typed and double-spaced with one-inch margins and 12-point font. References should be done using APA 6th ed. style.
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