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- Social justice: Social workers strive to create a more just and equitable society. They challenge social injustice and work to promote the rights of all people.
- Human dignity and worth: Social workers believe that all people are of equal worth and deserve to be treated with respect.
- Client self-determination: Social workers respect the right of clients to make their own decisions. They support clients in their efforts to achieve their goals.
- Confidentiality: Social workers keep information about their clients confidential. They only share information with others when there is a clear and legitimate reason to do so.
- Social workers' ethical responsibilities to clients: Social workers are committed to providing clients with the best possible services. They are honest and transparent with clients, and they respect clients' rights.
- Social workers' ethical responsibilities to colleagues: Social workers treat their colleagues with respect and fairness. They collaborate with colleagues to provide the best possible services to clients.
- Social workers' ethical responsibilities to the broader society: Social workers are committed to improving the lives of all people. They work to promote social justice and to create a more just and equitable society.
These values are similar to my personal values in many ways. I believe in helping people in need, promoting social justice, and treating everyone with respect. I am also committed to continuous learning and improvement.
However, there are some ways in which my personal values differ from the NASW Code of Ethics. For example, I am more open to discussing and debating controversial topics, even if they are uncomfortable or difficult. I also believe that it is important to be honest and transparent, even if it means sharing information that could be harmful to a client.
I believe that it is important to be respectful of all individuals, regardless of their gender, ethnicity, national origin, social class, religion, physical or mental ability, race, or sexual orientation. I believe that everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect.
I will uphold professional values and apply anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive principles in dealing with ethical dilemmas by:
- Being aware of my own biases and prejudices.
- Seeking consultation from colleagues or supervisors when I am faced with an ethical dilemma.
- Referring clients to other professionals if I am not able to provide them with the services they need.
- Advocating for clients' rights and interests.
- Challenging discrimination and oppression.
I believe that it is important to be aware of my own biases and prejudices so that I can avoid making decisions that are based on those biases. I also believe that it is important to seek consultation from colleagues or supervisors when I am faced with an ethical dilemma. This can help me to get a different perspective on the situation and to make a decision that is in the best interests of the client.
I am committed to upholding the professional values of the NASW Code of Ethics. I believe that these values are essential for providing high-quality social work services. I will also apply anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive principles in dealing with ethical dilemmas. This will help me to ensure that all clients are treated with dignity and respect, regardless of their differences.