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ETHICS IN PRISONS SOCIAL WORK

ETHICS IN PRISONS SOCIAL WORK. PRESENTATION AT TRAINING WORKSHOP FOR SOCIAL WORKERS AT UNAFRI, NAGURU. 20 TH JANUARY 2012 By: Ssesanga N. Lydia. O bjectives. To recognize the need for observance of rules of professional ethics during the execution of Prisons Social Work

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ETHICS IN PRISONS SOCIAL WORK

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  1. ETHICS IN PRISONS SOCIAL WORK PRESENTATION AT TRAINING WORKSHOP FOR SOCIAL WORKERS AT UNAFRI, NAGURU. 20TH JANUARY 2012 By: Ssesanga N. Lydia

  2. Objectives • To recognize the need for observance of rules of professional ethics during the execution of Prisons Social Work • Appreciate the importance of professional code of conduct • Identify situations in which ethics can be breached

  3. Definition • Moral principles or set of moral values held by an individual or group (English Dictionary and Thesaurus) • Ethics is a normative standard of judging what is right and wrong Ethics are put in place to provide guidelines for behavior/ professional practice

  4. Prisons Social Work The cardinal duty of Prisons social workers is the rehabilitation and reintegration of offenders. • We are also involved in promoting access to justice programs and observance of human rights of prisoners • Social workers are also responsible for the social welfare of staff.

  5. Purpose of Ethical codes: • To protect members from practices that may result in public condemnation • To provide a measure for self regulation • To protect clients from incompetent staff • To avoid civil litigation and internal disciplinary enquiries • To protect the Prison staff from the public if they are sued for malpractice

  6. Ethical codes of Prisons Social Work • Professional competency: knowledge of our work and being conversant with the rules and regulations of the Prisons Service • Discipline: Maintaining respect for our superiors and equals

  7. Ethical codes cont’d • Justice: Providing the same quality of service to everyone • Integrity Upholding moral commitment and judgment on what is right and wrong ; i.e avoiding corrupt tendencies, relationships • Reliability: Being accountable; available to work and accomplishing tasks in time • Fidelity: Being trustworthy

  8. Ethical codes cont’d • Controlled Emotional involvement • Acceptance: Accepting clients in their situations • Non-judgemental attitude • Empathy: Putting your self in the client’s shoes so as to understand their problem better. • Confidentiality; The preserve of keeping secret all information concerning a client. Leaking a client’s information may cause the client to lose confidence in you.

  9. Conclusion • In order to be effective, social workers need to recognize and uphold the professional code of conduct, the rules and regulations of the Prisons Service and portray a good image of the service. Thank You!

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