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Whistle-blowing

Whistle-blowing. Presented by ~ Lisa A. Wines. Definition of Whistle-Blowing. One who reveals wrong-doing within an organization to the public or to those in positions of authority.

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Whistle-blowing

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  1. Whistle-blowing Presented by ~ Lisa A. Wines

  2. Definition of Whistle-Blowing • One who reveals wrong-doing within an organization to the public or to those in positions of authority. • One who discloses information about misconduct in their workplace that they feel violates the law or endangers the welfare of others. • One who speaks out, typically to expose corruption or dangers to the public or environment.

  3. Internal Whistle-Blowing When an individual advocates beliefs or revelations within the organization. External Whistle-Blowing When and individual advocates beliefs or revelations outside the organization. Types of Whistle-Blowing

  4. Characteristics of a Whistleblower • Altruistically Motivated • Utilitarian • Uninterested in Altering Their Behavior • Allows Own Attitudes and Beliefs to Guide Them • Often are Well Educated and Holds Professional Positions

  5. Forced to leave organization/demotion Credibility ruined Family, health, and/or life in jeopardy Outrage and divisiveness of people directly or indirectly involved Physical or psychological isolation Organization experiences loss of money, restitution, productivity, and positive reputations. Incarceration Effects of Whistle-Blowing

  6. Protection Laws • The Whistleblower Protection Law ~ 1989 • The Whistleblower Act ~ 1994

  7. Delineations of Ethical & Professional Responsibilities

  8. A Closer Look

  9. Case Study of Jeanie

  10. Erin Brockovich

  11. Editorial Cartoon

  12. Resources Ahern, K. & McDonald, S.(2000). The professional consequences of whistle-blowing by nurses. Journal of Professional Nursing, 16 (6), 313-321. Berenbeim, R. (2002). Improper corporate behavior. Vital Speeches of the Day. 68 (10), 305. Green, A. D., & Latting, J. K. (2004). Whistle-Blowing as a form of advocacy: Guidelines for the practitioner and organization. National Association of Social Work, 49 (2), 219-230. Martin, B. (1999). Whistleblowing and nonviolence. Peace & Change, 24 (1), 15-28. Radack, J. (2003). The government attorney whistleblower and the rule of confidentiality: Compatible at last. Georgetown Journal of Legal Ethics, 17 (1), 125-43.

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