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Ethical Guidelines in Social Work: Values, Norms, and Characteristics

Explore the ethical codes in social work as outlined by Åke Strandberg and the Swedish Union of Social Sciences Professionals. Discover the importance of ethical values, norms, and characteristics for social workers.

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Ethical Guidelines in Social Work: Values, Norms, and Characteristics

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  1. WHY ETHICAL CODES IN SOCIAL WORK? ÅKE STRANDBERG

  2. The ethical council of the Swedish Union Social Sciencies Professionals • Take initiative to and take part in public discussions within the area of ethical matters in social work • Continously review and reimplement the ethical codes • Create and uphold the legitimacy of The Union of Social Workers as serious and important part in the field of ethical matters in social work

  3. Ethical values and norms for social work The principal of human dignity Human and civil rights Solidarity Welfare, resources and security Respect and integrity Liberty and self-determinationDemocracy and participation

  4. Ethical values and norms for social workSocial justiceEqualityHonesty and candourNon-judgmental approachPersonal accountabilityConsequentialist assessment

  5. Ethical characteristics of social workers A basic attitude of respect, equality and approachabilityPersonal integrityEmpathy/ responsivnessCommitment/ taking responsibilityObjectivity and claritySense of justice – civic courageCritical self-insight

  6. Ethical characteristics of social workers Tolerance/broad- mindednessBalanced judgmentCollaborative skills Desire to reach understanding Patience Independence of mind Creativity Humour

  7. Ethical guidelines for social workers • Grounds of the profession and of social work • Profession and personality • The client/ individual • The organisation, colleagues and the workplace • The society

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