Ethics and Values in Social Work (British Association of Social Workers (BASW) Practical Social Work) [Paperback]

'...provides a comprehensive yet deep analysis on the ever changing context of social work practice... useful for academics teaching practical ethics, for social work students, and a real windfall for social work practitioners...' - British Journal of Social Work --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

'...provides a comprehensive yet deep analysis on the ever changing context of social work practice... useful for academics teaching practical ethics, for social work students, and a real windfall for social work practitioners...' --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

The second edition of this book has been substantially revised and updated to take account of policy developments and changes in social work practice in the UK and other countries. These include the continuing trend towards the mixed economy of welfare, evidence based practice and the implications for professional ethics in social work. New case studies from trainee and experienced social workers are included and a new chapter covers character and relationship based approaches to ethics.

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Contents: Introduction: The Current Context of Social Work - Ethical Issues in Social Work - Social Work Values - Values and Knowledge - Professional Codes of Ethics - Users' Rights: Codes of Practice and the New Consumerism - Social Workers' Duties: Policies, Procedures and the New Managerialism - Ethical Problems and Ethical Dilemmas in Practice: Case Studies --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Written by a leading international authority, ‘Ethics and Values in Social Work’ offers a clear and systematic account of professional ethics in relation to social work practice. It combines a sound grasp of theoretical issues with a sharp focus on the latest policy and practice. The book sets its discussion in an international context, for example comparing codes of ethics from over 30 countries.

This is a substantially revised and updated edition of a popular and accessible text and it features, in particular:

- new sections on radical/emancipatory and postmodern approaches to ethics
- a concern with how managerialism, professional accountability, service users’ rights and evidence-based practice connect with professional ethics
- new case studies from practitioners and trainees, highlighting the importance of discussing and debating ethical issues in practice with others
- reflective exercises and annotated recommendations for further reading at the end of chapters.

Designed especially for students on professional qualifying courses, the book will also continue to prove an invaluable resource – at once authoritative and accessible – for postqualifying students, all teachers and practitioners in the current climate of change in the welfare professions. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

SARAH BANKS is Senior Lecturer in Community and Youth Work at the University of Durham. A qualified social worker, she has worked in Social Services in County Durham and in the voluntary sector as a community development officer. Her current research interests include professional ethics and work with young people and communities in rural areas.