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Written with Banks' trademark accessibility and theoretical rigour, this updated edition
continues to be a relevant and invaluable resource for all students taking Ethics and
Values modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, as well as educators and
practitioners of social work.
THIS BOOK FEATURES
A sound grasp of theoretical issues with a
sharp focus on the latest policy and practice
Detailed discussion of the participation of
service users, including their role as
activists and the importance of the service
user movement
Extended analysis of professional
regulation and codes of practice, and their
role in defining the nature of social work
A vast array of practice examples, bringing
social issues to life
Comparison of codes of ethics from across
the globe
A wealth of supportive features, such as
points for reflection, extended case studies
and further resources
This text expertly provides a clear and
systematic account of professional ethics in
relation to social work practice, framed within a
global context. Ethics and Values in Social
Work is co-published with the British
Association of Social Workers (BASW) and this
fifth edition provides revised and updated
analysis of professional regulation and codes of
practice.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Sarah Banks is Professor in the School
of Applied Social Sciences and Co-Director of
the Centre for Social Justice and Community
Action at Durham University, UK. A qualified
social worker, she is author of Ethics in
Professional Life and Ethics, Accountability
and the Social Professions.
Introduction
1. Ethical challenges in social work
2. Principle-based approaches to social work ethics
3. Character and relationship-based approaches to social work ethics
4. Principles into practice: professionalism and codes of ethics
5. Service users’ rights: clienthood, citizenship, consumerism and activism
6. Social workers’ responsibilities: policies, procedures and managerialism
7. Ethical problems and dilemmas in practice
References
Index
CONTENTS
