Description
Engaging in ethical social work practice is not simply about following regulatory laws or professional codes of ethics. When faced with challenging ethical issues, it is also prudent practice to apply ethical theories such as deontology and teleology. Deontology is a “duty-based approach” in which we evaluate and apply our core ethical principles. Teleology is a “consequence-based approach” that guides us to consider various options and choose the option that maximizes good and minimizes harm. Participants will learn how to apply both approaches when managing ethical issues related to client privacy, safety, autonomy, social justice, honesty and integrity, cultural humility, conflict of interest, and avoiding harm.
Instructor
Allan Barsky, JD, MSW, PhD, is a professor at Florida Atlantic University, where he teaches ethics, conflict resolution, addictions, and generalist social work. He was awarded the FAU Scholar of the Year Award for his research and publications. His book credits include Essential Ethics for Social Work Practice, Conflict Resolution for the Helping Professions, Clinicians in Court, and Ethics & Values in Social Work. Dr. Barsky is a Past Chair of the NASW National Ethics Committee and received the NASW “Excellence in Ethics Award.” He has presented internationally in Israel, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, Korea, Netherlands, Switzerland, Madrid, and Finland.
Agenda & Learning Objectives
AGENDA:
| 1:15 |
Registration |
| 1:15 - 2:45 |
Lecture:
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Introduction: Objectives and Overview
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Deontology – A duty-based approach to SW Ethics
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Small Group Exercises: Applying Deontology
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| 2:45 - 3:00 |
Break |
| 3:00 - 4:30 |
Lecture:
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Teleology – A consequentialist approach to SW Ethics
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Small Group Exercises: Applying Teleology
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Debriefing, Questions, Key Takeaways
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| 4:30 |
Questions & Adjournment |
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon the completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Apply a duty-based approach to analyzing and managing ethical issues in social work practice.
- Apply a consequence-based approach to analyzing and managing ethical issues in social work practice.
- Engage clients and coworkers in discussions of ethical issues using both duty-based and consequence-based approaches to ethical decision making.
Bibliography & References
BIBLIOGRAPHY & REFERENCES
- Barrow J. M., & Khandhar, P.B. (2021). Deontology. StatPearls. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK459296
- Barsky, A. E. (2019). Ethics and values in social work: An integrated approach for a comprehensive curriculum (2nd ed.). Oxford University Press.
- Barsky, A. E. (2023). Essential ethics for social work practice. Oxford University Press.
- Baumane-Vitolina, I., Cals, I., & Sumilo, E. (2016). Is ethics rational: Teleological, deontological, and virtue ethics - Theories reconciled in the context of traditional economic decision making. Procedia Economics and Finance, 39, 108-114. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2212-5671(16)30249-0
- Beauchamp, T. L., & Childress, J. F. (2019). Principles of biomedical ethics (8th ed.). Oxford University Press.
- Bentham, J. (1823). An introduction to the principles of morals and legislation. http://www.laits.utexas.edu/poltheory/bentham/ipml/ipml.c01.html
- Berling, E., McLeskey, C., O'Rourke, M., & Pennock, R. (2019). Internalized values rather than externally imposed rules: A new method for a virtue-based responsible conduct of research curriculum. Science & Engineering Ethics, 25(3), 899-910. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11948-017-9991-2
- Bryan, V., Sanders, S., & Kaplan, L. (2021). The helping professional’s guide to ethics. Oxford University Press.
- Byskov, M. F. (2020). Utilitarianism and risk. Journal of Risk Research, 23(2), 259-270. https://doi.org/10.1080/13669877.2018.1501600
- Bryan, V., Sanders, S., & Kaplan, L. (2021). The helping professional’s guide to ethics. Oxford University Press.
- Card, D., & Smith, N. (2020). On consequentialism and fairness. Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence. https://doi.org/10.3389/frai.2020.00034
- Gert, B. (2006). Morality versus slogans (manuscript). Dartmouth College Department of Philosophy, Hanover, NH.
- Kant, I. (1779/1979). Lectures on ethics (L. Infield, Trans.). Methuen.
- Mill, J. S. (1863). Utilitarianism. https://www.utilitarianism.com/mill1.htm
- National Association of Social Workers (NASW). (2021). Code of ethics. Author. https://www.socialworkers.org/About/Ethics/Code-of-Ethics/Code-of-Ethics-English
- Reamer, F. G. (2021). Ethics & risk management in online and distance social work. Cognella.
- Reamer, F. G. (2021). The trolley problem and the nature of intention: Implications for social work ethics. Journal of Social Work Values and Ethics, 18(1), 43-54. https://jswve.org/download/2021-2/9-The-Trolley-Problem-and-the-Nature-of-Intention-JSWVE-18-2-2021.pdf
- Schur, M. (2022). How to be perfect: The correct answer to every moral question. Simon & Schuster.
- Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy. (2019). Consequentialism. https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/consequentialism/
- Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy. (2020). Deontological ethics. https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/ethics-deontological/
- Tseng, P., & Wang, Y. (2021). Deontological or utilitarian? An eternal ethical dilemma in outbreak. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(8565), 1-13. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18168565
Target Audience
Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists
All those interested in Topic Welcomed
Late Fees and Refunds
Fee & Registration:
Cost is $70 and includes CE credit. *Cancellations must be received 24 hours in advance prior to the live interactive webinar to receive a refund or a credit letter.
*All cancellations will be subjected to a $35.00 administration fee
