SPRING 2009, VOL. 6, #1
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The editorial for our Spring 2009 issue looks at the top 10 articles in the journal's history. |
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Last Updated ( Monday, 18 May 2009 )
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In rebuttal to Spano and Koenig (2008), the argument for an ideologically broad and inclusive interpretation of the NASW Code of Ethics is restated. The Code of Ethics defines duties in light of values, principles, and standards, but it is not a device for enforcing uniformity of belief. |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 20 May 2009 )
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The authors comment on Adams’ latest response to their original article entitled, What is sacred when personal and professional values collide? (2007/2008). In their remarks, the authors reiterate principles outlined in the original manuscript and provide a critique of Adams’ response entitled, Code of ethics or ideological club? Specifically, a guiding principle distinguishing personal and professional values is highlighted: all personal worldviews held by social workers must be mediated through the Code of Ethics. The authors express concern about Adams’ inability (or unwillingness) to distinguish between free speech in the public square and the special responsibilities and benefits placed on the social work profession. |
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Last Updated ( Friday, 15 May 2009 )
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Little systematic research appears to exist that explores the complex and essential process of ethical decision-making among social workers. This paper presents results of a study of NASW members that explored factors that relate to ethical decision-making, discrepancies in ethical decision-making, and rationales for courses of action chosen. Findings suggest that both personal and professional factors are related to ethical decision-making and predict the degree to which ethical decisions are discrepant. |
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 14 May 2009 )
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The value of cultural competence, as displayed by social work practitioners, is widely recognized. Yet little is known about the effectiveness of various methods for developing this capacity in human service workers. This case study illustrates the impact of cultural consultation, a strategy aimed at enhancing the culturally-specific knowledge of providers. The authors argue that such strategies promote practice that reflects the values, ideals, and ethical standards of the social work profession. |
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Last Updated ( Friday, 15 May 2009 )
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The management of workplace abuse in supervision and the subsequent remedial roles of the supervisor and the supervisee are complicated by the limited published literature in this field. This paper draws together health, education, psychology, and employment literature with the author’s experience to present key issues relevant to this area. These viewpoints address ethical dilemmas concerning confidentiality, accountability, and emotional trauma, and are formulated into a process of care for clinical supervisors. This model encourages the supervisee to work towards resolving workplace issues while maintaining competency to practice. The efficacy of this model is demonstrated by means of a case example. Further research is recommended to understand and categorize workplace trauma, the result of workplace abuse, and appropriate responses for associated professionals. |
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 04 February 2010 )
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Book Review: The Social Workers' Desk Reference Reviewed by Georgianna Mack, MSW, PLCSW |
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 14 May 2009 )
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Book Review: The Comprehensive Handbook of Social Work & Social Welfare (4 Volumes) Reviewed by Stephen M. Marson, Ph.D., and Ashley N. Bunnell |
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 04 June 2009 )
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SPRING 2009, VOL. 6, #1 
