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  1. Sep 2025
    1. al relationships that may arise while using social networking sites or other electronic media.

      This ethic code demonstrates the significance of honorable and sensitive use of technology in social work. Although in the hours of practice or career, using technology can be extremely useful for patients and for work demands, beyond work, there is a standard for the use of technology. This correlates to what gets posted, how one portrays themselves on social media, how recognizable the social worker is and risk a client and social worker relationship. As I approach the social work career, I will continue to use social media respectfully, graciously and private. Ensuring that I am separated from work and upholding standards I am confident that with careful awareness it is achievable.

    1. Alleged violations of the Code would be subject to a peer review process.

      To me, this part is a question of power and can further question structure of inequality. Due to violation cases being peer reviewed, it relies on fellow practioners to be ethical and just. However, there is room for inequality if the power dynamic. For example, If the peer review process is dominated by certain groups (senior practitioners, people of certain racial, gender, or class backgrounds) then marginalized social workers might not get fair treatment.

    2. The Code socializes practitioners new to the field to social work’s mission, values, ethical principles, and ethical standards, and encourages all social workers to engage in self-care, ongoing education, and other activities to ensure their commitment to those same core features of the profession.

      This code, although obviously useful, raised the question of, how the application can be executed. To be more precise, I find that applying self care while trying to meet the needs of the patients is easier said than done. If I were to be confronted by this scenario of needing self care, the immediate answer would be to fulfill the need for personal time. However, this may be hard to do with the demand of work.

    3. Social workers are sensitive to cultural and ethnic diversity and strive to end discrimination, oppression, poverty, and other forms of social injustice.

      Being so crucial in the social work field, it is vital to prioritize the inclusivity and commitment to serving those who suffer from social injustice. Correlating this to my field practice. I work with those of different populations such as those with different cultures and languages, economic statuses, those in need of behavioral, psychiatric and medical assistance, and adolescence. The wide array of populations exceptionally highlights the necessity for a sense of comprehensiveness, acceptance and passion for social justice.