Geoffrey Plummer Creek Relationship Between Social Worker And Client

In the case named Geoffrey Plummer Creek, number 2012-2, you will read about a relationship between a social worker and his client. The social workers’ name is Geoffrey Plummer Creek, and he was engaged in a relationship with his nineteen-year-old client between 2004-2011. After reading this case you will be able to determine if this relationship was appropriate or not.
In 2004, the social worker continued to see the client and provide private sessions to the client even after her parents stopped paying for the sessions. On several occasions the social worker and the client would meet at a coffee shop, and group sessions where they would kiss in Mr. Creeks car. He would also drive her home. A year later the client became pregnant by her boyfriend and was facing homelessness. The social worker and his wife agreed to allow the client move in with them.
In NASW code of ethics the section that covers this violation is found under Social Workers’ Ethical Responsibilities to Clients, sections 1.09, 1.10, 1.13, and 1.16. Section 1.09 is sexual relationships; this explains that under no circumstances should social workers engage in sexual activities or contact with clients. Section 1.10 is physical contact; this section clarifies that social workers should not engage in physical contact with clients without clear boundaries. This may cause psychological harm to the client. Section 1.13 is payment for services; this section points out that social workers should not accept goods or services from clients for payment. It seems that Mr. Creek accepted kisses and sexual relations from the client as payment. Section 1.16 termination of services; this section describes that social workers should terminate services of the client when services are no longer needed, or if they are no longer paying for services. Once the clients’ parents stopped funding the sessions Mr. Creek should have terminated the services with the