1. VALUES & ETHICS in CHILD WELFARE
Nicol Stolar-Peterson, LCSW, BCD

3. OBJECTIVES
Identification of personal values and child welfare values
Comprehension of the difference between Values & Ethics
Cite at least 2-3 child welfare values

4. MORE OBJECTIVES How to process an ethical dilemma
Value the importance of analyzing ethical considerations in practice
Develop better understanding of how one’s own personal values may influence the decision making process in child welfare

5. Define: ETHICS
the body of moral principles or values governing or distinctive of a particular culture or group
a complex of moral precepts held or rules of conduct followed by an individual:
the moral fitness of a decision, course of action, etc

6. VALUES & ETHICS
Values Pertain to beliefs and attitudes that provide direction to everyday living Professional Spirit Ethics Beliefs we hold i.e. right vs wrong Guidelines for right conduct Are practiced daily and in all aspects of SW

8. “We must come to see that the end we seek is a society at peace with itself, a society that can live with its conscience." Martin Luther King Jr.

9. Let’s chat…has this happened to you?

10. Can you leave it at the door?
Questions to ask yourself before you walk into the room

11. What’s in your head?
Disgust Joy Sadness Fear Anger

12. Legal Definition of Neglect
GENERAL: negligent failure of a parent/guardian or caretaker to provide adequate food, clothing, shelter, or supervision where no physical injury has occurred SEVERE: situations of neglect where the child’s health is endangered, including severe malnutrition

13. CHILD NEGLECT
How does culture, ethnicity, socioeconomics, regions and areas effect the “legal” definition of neglect
How do your values and your perception influence the application of your determination of “child neglect?”

14. Health Impacts of Child Abuse (ACE STUDY)
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention links adverse childhood experiences (which include other household dysfunctions along with abuse and neglect) with a range of long-term health impacts.
Individuals who reported six or more adverse childhood experiences had an average life expectancy two decades shorter than those who reported none.
Mental Health Disorders, Addictions, & Related Issues
Risk for intimate partner violence
Alcoholism and alcohol abuse
Illicit drug abuse- Smoking & drinking at an early age
Depression - Suicide attempts
Sexual & Reproductive Health Issues and Risk Factors - Multiple sexual partners
Sexually transmitted diseases - Unintended pregnancies -Early initiation of sexual activity
Adolescent pregnancy and Fetal death

16. SITUATIONAL CONTROL
Where an individuals actions are determined beyond his or her will by the organization and its structure, seriously jeopardizing individual freedom of choice and individual responsibility

17. What is important to you?
Do you value the same things your parents value? Your co-workers? How does that impact you today?

18. Social Work Code of Ethics
SMARTPHONE ACTIVITY Find one that really matters to you… What did you find?

19. CHILD PROTECTION VALUES

20. CHILD PROTECTION VALUES
PROTECTION OF CHILDREN PRESERVATTION OF FAMILIES RESPECT FOR FAMILIES INDIVIDUALIZED INTERVENTION CONFIDENTIALITY - LOYALTY CLIENT SELF-DETERMINATION DIGNITY COMPETENCE