In this hugely accessible new book, Mark Doel guides the reader through
a proper consideration of these questions by examining the typical
ethical dilemmas that challenge social workers on a daily basis.
Inquisitive, probing and intellectually stimulating, Rights and Wrongs
in Social Work untangles the complexity of ethics in social work and
argues that, by constantly questioning our assumptions and the
situations we find ourselves in, we will eventually come to a better
understanding of what is right.
Each chapter of the book is centred on a different real-life dilemma
that social workers might face on a typical day in practice - such as
relationship boundaries, confidentiality and whistleblowing. Clear and
enormously readable, it uses a wealth of creative and engaging features
and techniques to support learning and encourage readers to apply theory
to practice, including:
- A vast array of vibrant case studies and detailed practice
examples.
- Time Boxes to link chapter topics with ethical dilemmas from
history.
- The Big Picture sections to place ethical issues into the wider frame
of public policy.
- Discussion of the guidance available from official codes, standards
and principles, such as the IFSW/ IASSW's joint Statement of Ethical
Principles.
An invaluable resource for students and practitioners alike, Rights and
Wrongs in Social Work draws on the author's many years of experience in
the field to successfully unpack the complex concepts of ethics and
values in a clear, thought-provoking way.
