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Home  FALL 2005, VOL. 2, #2
Fall 2005, Vol. 2, No. 2
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Professional Boundaries in Dual Relationships: A Social Work Dilemma
By Lynn Milgram Mayer, MSW, Ph.D.
The Catholic University of America, National Catholic School of Social Service
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Social workers have traditionally been underutilized by Head Start programs. With the increasing emphasis on the professionalization of Head Start staff, it is pertinent to explore issues that social workers would face in this practice context. One such issue is the risk of engaging in dual relationships between parent-employees and social workers in this practice context. This ethical dilemma is explored through review of the literature, consideration of two case examples, and application of a modified ethical problem-solving model (Joseph, 1985). After evaluation of three alternatives, one option is recommended. |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 14 September 2005 )
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The Disclosure of Sensitive Student Information in Social Work Field Placements: When Student Confidentiality and the Code of Ethics Collide
Rana Duncan-Daston, MSW, Ed.D.
Radford University School of Social Work
rduncan-@radford.edu
Steve Culver, PhD
Radford University School of Social Work
sculver@radford.edu
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A national survey of Field Directors in MSW programs concerning the disclosure of sensitive student information found that open discussion among students, field agencies, and university faculty concerning serious student difficulties in field does not routinely occur. This lack of communication may create gaps in student learning and may leave field faculty in ethically precarious situations. |
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Ethics Forum: Rural Social Work Practice: Maintaining Confidentiality in the Face of Dual Relationships Colleen Galambos, DSW, J.Wilson Watt, PhD., Kimberly Anderson, PhD, and Fran Danis, PhD Abstract Management of dual relationships and confidentiality in social work practice is an essential ethical task for all professionals. Practitioners face special challenges presented by the choice of practice environment and the differential client and community expectations that may be inherent in rural practice. This article addresses the challenge through an analysis of dual relationships, boundary management, and confidentiality in rural practice environments across micro and macro practice activities and settings. The nature of the ethical challenge of dual relationships and the preservation of confidentiality and privacy are explored and an analysis of special practice issues in the rural environment is provided. Tools and suggestions for rural practitioners are presented to use in the ethical management of boundaries with clients, colleagues, and organizations. |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 15 March 2006 )
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Social work researchers and the Institutional Review Board: Benefits, Challenges, and Ideas for Support
Nancy Shore, University of New England
Peggy West, University of Washington
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Social work researchers are required to submit a human subjects application to the Institutional Review Board (IRB) when their projects meet the definition of research specified by the human subjects regulations. The IRB review aims to strengthen the ethical conduct of research. This study was designed to understand social work researchers' experiences with the IRB. Twenty social workers were interviewed and a content analysis was done on the feedback they received from the IRB. Findings from the study resulted in a set of recommendations, which require attention from the University, IRB, School of Social Work, and the social work researcher. |
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The State of the Journal by Steve Marson and Jerry Finn During my first year in academia, I submitted my first manuscript to a scholarly/practice refereed journal. The manuscript came out of my MSW thesis from The Ohio State University. My thesis committee was delighted to see my first publication. For me, it was a self-actualizing experience. |
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Last Updated ( Friday, 15 September 2006 )
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Undergraduate Views of Capital Punishment:
Are Social Work Students Different From Other Students?
Sudershan Pasupuleti, Eric G. Lambert, & Terry Cluse-Tolar
University of Toledo
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The death penalty is a controversial social issue in our society. Few other issues engender such debate or stir such emotions. Although the percentage of people who support capital punishment has decreased in recent decades, the majority of Americans still support it. The National Association of Social Workers, however, staunchly opposes the death penalty. This study examined the differences in death penalty attitudes between social work and non-social work undergraduate majors at a large public university. Far fewer social work students supported capital punishment as compared to students in other majors. Additionally, the results indicated that social work majors significantly differ from other students in the reasons for supporting/opposing capital punishment.
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