Ethical Policy Analysis Using Code of Ethics in Professional Schools

Explore how to analyze policies ethically using the Code of Ethics framework in professional schools. Understand the objectives of the classroom activity, examine the National Association of Social Workers' Code of Ethics, and engage in group work discussions to evaluate the impact on clients, colleagues, and society. Utilize real-world examples such as the bill from the 117th Congress and news sources for in-depth analysis.

• Policy Analysis
• Code of Ethics
• Professional Schools
• Ethical Framework
• Social Work

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1. Google Slides: Policy Analysis using The Code of Ethics Kerri Evans, PhD. Assistant Professor University of Maryland Baltimore County Jennifer Siegel, MSW. Doctoral Student University of Maryland Baltimore School of Social Work Robert Hasson, III. PhD. Assistant Professor Providence College

2. Agenda for this presentation Describe and demonstrate a classroom activity our students have enjoyed Discuss ways it could be adapted for other professional schools across UMB

3. Objectives of the Classroom Activity Understand the policy- what it hopes to accomplish, who it impacts, etc. Utilize the Ethical Principles as outlined by the Code of Ethics as a Framework to analyze the pros and cons of the policy Work as a team to discuss and brainstorm the links between the Code of Ethics, the policy, and our clients

4. National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics Values and Ethical Principles: Service Social Justice Dignity and Worth of the Person Importance of Human Relationships Integrity Competence https://www.socialworkers.org/About/Ethics/Code-of-Ethics/Code-of-Ethics- English

5. National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics Ethical Standards: Social Workers' Ethical Responsibilities to Clients Social Workers' Ethical Responsibilities to Colleagues Social Workers' Ethical Responsibilities in Practice Settings Social Workers' Ethical Responsibilities as Professionals Social Workers' Ethical Responsibilities to the Social Work Profession Social Workers' Ethical Responsibilities to the Broader Society https://www.socialworkers.org/About/Ethics/Code-of-Ethics/Code-of-Ethics- English

6. Instructions for Activity 1. Policy Overview Lecture Read the bill https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/1177/text Watch a video talking about how it impacts client CNBC Read a news story USA Today White House Fact Sheet Center for Migration Studies 1. Group Work Discuss who would be impacted; directly and indirectly Discuss pros and cons 3. Group Work Revisit some of your pros and cons to assess their relevance to our Code of Ethics Discuss how framing pros and cons within the framework of the Code of Ethics brings rigor to your analysis

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8. Instructions On each slide write 1-3 complete sentences that explain how the Code of Ethics can be used to analyze this policy. For example, under Dignity and Worth of the Person you could discuss how the US Citizenship Act of 2021 is raising the worth of those who are currently in the US unauthorized as it would provide a pathway to citizenship which opens doors to employment, inclusion in the community, access to federal benefits, and decreases the pervasive fear that many families face daily

9. Service: Social workers' primary goal is to help people in need and to address social problems.

10. Social Justice: Social workers challenge social injustice.

11. Dignity and Worth of the Person: Social workers respect the inherent dignity and worth of the person.

12. Importance of human relationships: Social workers recognize the central importance of human relationships.

13. Integrity: Social workers behave in a trustworthy manner.

14. Competence: Social workers practice within their areas of competence and develop and enhance their professional expertise.

15. Classroom Debrief Questions Why should social workers be concerned with policy and/or proposed legislation? How can we use the skills demonstrated here today when we advocate in our personal and professional lives?

16. Why google slides? Free, easily accessible I can prepare the template for them- saves time If groups are struggling they can open another groups and see some responses to generate ideas I can see in real time which groups are struggling and go to their breakout room to help Assists with an organized report out

17. Adaptations for other professional schools? Many professionals have a code of ethics/code of conduct Many professionals should be aware of policies, and proposed policies that will or could impact their clients Many students are unsure about advocacy efforts and how to advocate as part of their professional or personal lives This can help to open the dialogue You can easily add on an advocacy component that specifically discusses how to write testimony/ call a legislator/ notes the professional organizations that work on policy issues related to your field

18. Thanks for considering this activity in your classes! Any Questions?!?!