Ethics, Technology & Social Work Practice

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4. ‘Is there a computer in your future’

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Social Work Values & Ethics: Reflections on the Professional Odyssey

Frederic G Reamer Advances In Social Work Vol 6 (1), 2005

Abstract

Social Worker’s understanding of ethics has matured significantly. This article traces the

professional’s approach.

During its history, social work has moved through four major periods: The morality period,

the values period, the ethical theories and decision-making period, and the ethical standards

and risk-management, (the prevention of ethical complaints and ethics-related lawsuits), is

diverting social workers from in-depth exploration of core professional and personal values,

ethical dilemmas, and the nature of the profession’s moral miss ion.

The author encourages the profession to recalibrate its focus on values and ethics.

The Evolution of Social Work Ethics: Bearing Witness Frederic G Reamer

Abstract

The evolution of ethical standards in social work, and concptual frameworks for examining ethical issues, is among the

most compelling developments in the history of the profession.

Since the formal inauguration of social work in the late 19th century, the profession has moved from relatively simplistic

and moralistic perspectives, to conceptually rich ananlyses of ethical issues and ethical guidelines.

This article examines the evolution of social work ethics from the profession’s earliest days and speculates about future challenges and directions

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2006, Practitioner’s Guide To Evidence-Based Practice