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Question

Identify a specific ethical standard by name, number, and letter that helps guide social work practice given the circumstances presented in the dilemma scenario. For example, for a dilemma that has to do with being educated in cultural competence, you would reference ethical standard 1.05, Cultural Competence, letter C. Also, briefly discuss how you would handle the ethical dilemma discussed. Would you anything differently? Was the worker in the item practicing ethically? What should be done next? only cover Ethical Standards 4.01 through 6.04. Each successive assignment will require a review of different areas of the code.

1. A social worker is involved in a research project. A participant becomes uncomfortable and asks to leave the study. The social worker, concerned that funding will be cut if he cannot maintain a large sample size, explains to the participant that by signing the agreement, she must complete the entire study. The participant reluctantly agrees.

2. A social worker, Jane, is a school counselor. She learns that many students experience challenges in the classroom due to language barriers between them and their teachers. Jane gathers more information, then alerts administration and petitions for additional help for these targeted students. The administration agrees and the students' school performance improves considerably.

3. Rob is an experienced social worker doing therapy in private practice. He is skilled and best known for the rapport he establishes with even the most challenging clients. A representative from the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL) does a routine audit of licensed practitioners and learns that Rob has not completed continuing education hours for the past seven (7) years.

4. Amber works in a stressful shelter for women. The demands are great as she responds to an endless parade of women being admitted and discharged from the shelter. She is currently experiencing tension in her marriage, which often escalates into shoving matches and hostile arguing. Due to these late night rituals with her husband, she is frequently late to work. Her supervisor and colleagues also notice that she is hypersensitive to criticism.

5. A social worker is involved in a high-profile case involving a well-known celebrity. The social worker and her client develop a strong professional relationship. After a few months of work together, the celebrity tearfully admits that she has never trusted another woman as much as she has during their work together. Several sessions later, their conversations lead to a discussion about the worker's business. On a whim, the social worker states: "We're struggling. The competition in the area is tough. We have to compete with other agencies for the same clients who have the same insurance. You know, as photo or quote from you would help me out considerably."