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MEMBER VOICES: Social Workers Have Ethical Responsibility to Fight Bans on Gender-Affirming Care

Social Work Blog

Nevertheless, the NASW proclamation needed to go further and emphasize the organization’s ethical commitment to challenging social injustice and social workers’ ethical responsibilities to the broader society, as stated in Section 6 of the 2021 NASW Code of Ethics.

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MEMBER VOICES: Social Workers Have Ethical Responsibility to Fight Bans on Gender-Affirming Care

Social Work Blog

Nevertheless, the NASW proclamation needed to go further and emphasize the organization’s ethical commitment to challenging social injustice and social workers’ ethical responsibilities to the broader society, as stated in Section 6 of the 2021 NASW Code of Ethics.

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NASW Member Voices: Social Workers Have Ethical Responsibility to Fight Bans on Gender-Affirming Care

Social Work Blog

Nevertheless, the NASW proclamation needed to go further and emphasize the organization’s ethical commitment to challenging social injustice and social workers’ ethical responsibilities to the broader society, as stated in Section 6 of the 2021 NASW Code of Ethics.

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All You Need To Know About Social Work Articles

Social Work Haven

What are the 7 codes of ethics? The Ethics of Social Work: An Overview” by Felicia Kornbluh offers an accessible look at ethical issues that social workers face in their day-to-day practice. Walsh explores the role of social workers in mental health settings, such as hospitals, clinics, and community agencies.

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Members in the Media – June 1, 2023

Social Workers Speak

When a hospital, school, neighbor or older child reports mistreatment, social workers apply a risk assessment to determine how agencies should respond, she said. “One example of dual diagnosis would be someone with bipolar disorder who is dependent on alcohol,” she said.

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News Items – February 2, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Licensed social workers, like other mental health and health care providers, are regulated professionals who require a vigorous education, ongoing professional training and adherence to a strict code of ethics. The team often makes contact with patients within hours of their arrival to the hospital while they are still admitted.

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Members in the Media – June 1, 2023

Social Workers Speak

When a hospital, school, neighbor or older child reports mistreatment, social workers apply a risk assessment to determine how agencies should respond, she said. “One example of dual diagnosis would be someone with bipolar disorder who is dependent on alcohol,” she said.