Ethics and Values Assignment

Based on your readings and understanding of the NASW Code of Ethics and class

discussions write a 3-page paper as to how you would respond to the ethical dilemmas

numbered 1-4 detailed below. Your explanation should detail the following:

a) How would you respond? (e.g. what would you do)

b) Explain the values and ethical principles that would inform your decision while

identifying any potential positive and/or negative consequences.

Do not do scenario #5 as we will do that in class.

1) Accepting a gift worth under $10.00 from your client who tells you s/he would be

very hurt if you did not take it because s/he “just wants to show you her/his

appreciation”.

2) Accepting your 24-year-old client’s invitation to her wedding. You worked with

helping this client through a period of depression, which enabled her to finish

college and be more available to her child. You currently are helping her to find

an appropriate day care center for her 3-year-old son as she suspects he has some

learning delays.

3) Your client has learned that s/he has passed the High School Equivalency

Diploma and suggests you and s/he go to MacDonald’s to celebrate.

4) Accepting a Facebook “friend” or some other social media request from an ex-

client.

5) Disclosing details of your own current personal stresses to a client.

This assignment is worth 10% of your grade. It should include a cover page and must be

typed and double-spaced with one-inch margins and 12-point font. References should be

done using APA 6 th ed. style.

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