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  1. Sep 2025
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    Code of Ethics: English
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    1. js3082 15 Sep 2025
      , “technology-assisted social work services” include any social work services that involve the use of computers, mobile or landline telephones, tablets, video technology, or other electronic or digital technologies; this includes the use of various electronic or digital platforms, such as the Internet, online social media, chat rooms, text messaging, e-mail and emerging digital applications. Technology-assisted social work services encompass all aspects of social work practice, including psychotherapy; individual, family, or group counseling; community organization; administration; advocacy; mediation; education; supervision; research; evaluation; and other social work services. Social workers should keep apprised of emerging technological developments that may be used in social work practice and how various ethical standards apply to them

      Undoubtedly, I would have to utilize technology as a a social worker. I would need access to internet or digital platforms as a means of record keeping, emails, applications etc. Of course there is an online etiquette to maintain, especially when communicating with other professionals, most importantly, clients. Thus, I should adopt the standards of informed consent, confidentiality, professional boundaries, professional competence and record keeping. In my personal use of social media, I would be sure to make all accounts private. I will be aware of the things that I am posting and sharing (as to make sure nothing contradicts the ethics that I practice).

    2. js3082 15 Sep 2025
      Ethical decision making is a process. In situations when conflicting obligations arise, social workers may be faced with complex ethical dilemmas that have no simple answers. Social workers should take into consideration all the values, principles, and standards in this Code that are relevant to any situation in which ethical judgment is warranted. Social workers’ decisions and actions should be consistent with the spirit as well as the letter of this Code.

      This would be a perfect of example of out structural inequality or power can be grounds for conflict. Our job as social workers is to be ethical while maintaining the well-being of our clients. I can think of many instances at the sacrifice of ethics, the social worker delivers the client with an alternative source of agency, that is ultimately more effective. So I would beg the question, "Is it ever worth the risk of 'codes' to advocate for a better unconventional solution for a client?" Assuming the solution is effective, would repercussions still be distributed.

    3. js3082 14 Sep 2025
      Value: Importance of Human Relationships Ethical Principle: Social workers recognize the central importance of human relationships. Social workers understand that relationships between and among people are an important vehicle for change. Social workers engage people as partners in the helping process. Social workers seek to strengthen relationships among people in a purposeful effort to promote, restore, maintain, and enhance the well-being of individuals, families, social groups, organizations, and communities.

      Being as though I intern as a school social worker, building meaningful and connecting relationships is one of the most important aspects of my job. Not only am I building relationships with students, but I am also working to build relationships with faculty and staff. This is critical in learning the temperature of the environment that I am working, so I can gather the components necessary to enhance the environment. Talking to students at the playground or teachers and faculty doing lunch breaks helps so much in this instance.

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