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Racism and Mistreatment in the Mental Health Field: A Practitioner’s Voice

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The social work profession places a high value on diversity, inclusion, and social justice. Even while the NASW Code of Ethics places emphasis on racial and social justice, a number of people and scholars have mentioned an “empathy gap” when it comes to social work practice involving White social worker interactions with Black clients.

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A Practice Framework for Ultimate Youth Workers

Ultimate Youth Worker

A Practice Framework for Ultimate Youth Workers In the field of youth work, where the challenges are as diverse as the young people themselves, the difference between good youth workers and Ultimate Youth Workers is abundantly clear. A framework that embodies much more than is taught in a Certificate IV or covered in a 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. Working with diverse and vulnerable groups to promote social justice. What are the 7 codes of ethics?

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Members in the Media – June 1, 2023

Social Workers Speak

In fact, the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics states : “Social workers pursue social change, particularly with and on behalf of vulnerable and oppressed individuals and groups of people. These activities seek to promote sensitivity to and knowledge about oppression and cultural and ethnic diversity.

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Members in the Media – June 1, 2023

Social Workers Speak

In fact, the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics states : “Social workers pursue social change, particularly with and on behalf of vulnerable and oppressed individuals and groups of people. These activities seek to promote sensitivity to and knowledge about oppression and cultural and ethnic diversity.

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The 9 Social Work Competencies You Need to Know

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Values and Ethics. Diversity & Equality. V alues & Ethics.     Values and ethics form a solid foundation that helps to guide social workers in all aspects of their role within the community. Diversity & Equality.   What are the 9 core social work competencies in the UK? Professionalism.