Deck 29: The Code of Ethics As a Means of Control: Is It

Question 1

Referring to some of the cases described in Chapter 29, discuss your response to the question "Is the code of ethics being used as a means of controlling the behaviour of social workers? Why or why not?"

Answer 1

No Answer

Question 2

Some provincial associations of social workers, such as New Brunswick, have adapted the CASW 2005 Code of Ethics and made specific changes. Find the Code of Ethics for one of these provinces and examine differences between the one that province's members use and the 2005 Code of Ethics.

Answer 2

No Answer

Question 3

Using one of the legal search engines mentioned on page 427 or others, explore and discuss evidence about "how the court interprets the role and authority of the Discipline Committees".

Answer 3

No Answer

Question 4

Using the case of Breton c. Comite de discipline de l'Ordreprofessionnel des travailleurs sociaux du Quebec (2005) QCCCA 195, discuss whether the obligation to adhere to military regulations supersedes the Code of Ethics of a Provincial Association.

Question 5

Summarize the implications for schools of social work with regard to preparing students for adherence to the code of ethics, and examine course descriptions on the websites of three Bachelor of Social Work programs to find evidence that aspects of the Code of Ethics are taught in the program.

Question 6

What are three of the six core social work values and practice principles included in the 2005 Code of Ethics (CASW)?

Question 7

What three main purposes does the CASW Code of Ethics serve?

Question 8

Explain how the mandates of the regulatory colleges and the associations are distinctly different.

Question 9

Provide three examples of sanctions that a discipline committee might recommend.

Question 10

Given an example of boundary violations that could create a conflict of interest.

Question 11

When was the 1994 Canadian Association of Social Workers' Code of Ethics replaced?

A) 1995
B) 2000
C) 2005
D) 2009

Question 12

In 7 provinces as well as in Northern Canada, the responsibility for regulation of the social work profession has been delegated to the professional social work associations. In which three provinces is responsibility delegated through a social work regulatory body that is separate from and independent of the provincial social work association?

A) British Columbia, Quebec and Prince Edward Island
B) Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island
C) Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta
D) Prince Edward Island, Ontario, and British Columbia

Question 13

The code of ethics and standards to which members will be held accountable is typically set out in:

A) A document made available to all members
B) The provincial statute that determines the regulatory framework
C) The standards of practice document
D) Regulations of agencies providing social work services

Question 14

The code of ethics, at minimum, serves as…

A) A guide for ethical decision-making based on core values and beliefs of the profession
B) A guide for ethical decision-making based on the law
C) A guide for being aware of the values of the profession.
D) A guide for being aware of the beliefs of the profession

Question 15

Most ethical dilemmas often combine issues from which areas?

A) Ethical, financial and moral
B) Clinical, moral and legal
C) Moral, legal and ethical
D) Ethical, legal and clinical

Question 16

Abusing a client verbally could result in allegations of:

A) Professional misconduct
B) Physical abuse
C) Breaching confidentiality
D) Exploiting a client

Question 17

The most common standard of review for tribunals of professional regulatory colleges, which reflects a level of deference by courts to the special expertise of such tribunals, is that of:

A) "a priori law"
B) "reasonableness"
C) "uniformity"
D) "congruence"

Question 18

The number of discipline hearings across Canada

A) Is extremely high
B) Is increasing in great numbers
C) Is average compared to other professions
D) Remains relatively low

Question 19

What tend to be the most reported ethical complaints made against social workers in the U.S.?

A) Dual relationships and boundary violations (sexual)
B) Dishonesty in billing practices
C) Issues of confidentiality
D) Difficulties with dual relationships

Question 20

An examination of the penalties reached by Disciplines committees indicates that they all order, at minimum:

A) Publicity regarding the action and at least temporary removal of right to practice
B) A course on ethics and publicity regarding the breach
C) Completion of clinical assessment, a course on ethics, and supervision for a period of time.
D) Apologies to victims and a course on ethics

Question 21

The 2005 Code of Ethics of the CASW provides social workers with the ability to work to determine what may be right in a specific situation rather than what is always right.

Question 22

All Discipline Committees give direction that decisions be made public.

Question 23

Ethics has been the most hotly debated topic, and one that has polarized discussion, in the literature about social work.

Question 24

Most ethical dilemmas fall into four neatly categorized areas.

Question 25

One sanction that a discipline committee may impose is that the social worker pay the costs associated with a discipline hearing.

Question 26

One sanction that a discipline committee may impose is that its findings be published in the local newspaper.

Question 27

Decisions of a discipline committee are final and binding; social workers cannot appeal the decisions to another level.

Question 28

Sometimes a social worker admitting to the truth of allegations might enter a joint submission on penalty with the college.

Question 29

The Registrar has authority to reject a discipline committee's decision regarding penalties.

Question 30

If as a social worker you claimed expenses for travel that you did not incur, this is solely a legal issue rather than a breach of the Code of Ethics.