Core Values In Social Work Law

When analysing values of social work law, there are several elements and aspects that should be considered. One may ask questions such as ‘What are values, who are the vulnerable population and how does these laws apply to them?’ It makes sense to start off by exploring what is meant by the word “values.” According to Zastrow (2012), defines values as beliefs, preferences or assumptions about what is desirable or good for humans. The Code of Ethics are professional values therefore the guidelines that social workers must adhere to. The key principles of these are human dignity and worth, social justice, service to humanity, integrity and competence. Each of these principles contains core values that are imperative for good social work practice. These core values are the fundamental ethics that a social worker should use in dealing with clients by treating them with dignity and respect regardless of religion, race and ethnicity. As a social worker, one’s personal values must not interfere with their
From an ecological perspective, the legal system is a vigorous part of a client’s social environment. Generally speaking, child protection, criminal justice or mental health are some of the legal systems in which many social work clients are involved. For example, any social worker working in the judicial rights of a child and the values for children must be aware of The Children Act 1989. As we may know, children need rights as they are often voiceless, seemed invisible and at times may not be able to persuade or contradict like adults. It outlines the child's right to protection from harm, abuse, exploitation and participation in family, cultural and social life. This act seeks to offer greater protection for a