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Ethical Considerations in Community-Based Court Placement for Clients

This article explores the ethical implications of community-based court placements for clients, considering the impact on their safety and access to services. It discusses the legal basis in Minnesota, ethical frameworks, and the importance of informed choice in decision-making.

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Ethical Considerations in Community-Based Court Placement for Clients

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  1. Where is client at present? Is environment safe Prefer community based Court placement How will response time impact client’s safety or need for services? Based on referral source: law enforcement, other professional, family ETHICS:Where/When

  2. Codes of Ethics NASW MN Board of Social Work National Adult Protective Services Association-NAPSA Legal basis in Minnesota MS626.556 MS626.557 MS626.5572 Ethical Framework

  3. MS 148D.210 *unprofessional conduct *potential to harm *willful or careless disregard for clients *Adverse conduct: A. responsibility to clients B.Competence of sw C. Impairment of sw How does this code impact the work you do as legally obligated representatives of state regulations and county policies? Ethics: MN Board of SW

  4. Every Acton taken by APS must balance the duty to protect the safety of the adult in need of protective services with the adult’s right to self determination Self-determination is based on the adult’s ability to make an informed choice: Five Key Elements: 1.Capacity 2. Disclosure 3. Understanding 4. Voluntariness 5. Consent/Refusal NAPSA: Guiding Values

  5. Provide Choice but Ensure Safety *Provide concrete information Who is involved in decision-making *Negotiated risk Assumptions and attitudes of professionals or client Areas of strength System resources/deficits Assessment: Skillful intervention cannot occur without accurate assessment Cooperation between systems needed Ethics: Informed Choice

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