Social work ethics and values

Abstract

Since the beginning of the profession in 1904, social workers have provided services to justice-involved individuals who face immense injustices and vulnerabilities. The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) is the international organizing group for the profession of social work. Many national social work organizations recognize that their ethics statements are informed by the IFSW’s ethical principles. Upholding social work ethical standards and honoring social work values can be challenging when working within the criminal justice system. Social work interventions within the criminal justice system can target individuals, groups, policies, and systems. When promoting human rights, social workers must recognize the problems stemming from systemic issues, rather than solely focusing on individuals. Social workers are required to balance sometimes conflicting mix of laws and professional ethics in criminal justice practice. The use of incarceration to solve social problems prompts advocacy related to social work values of human rights and addressing social injustice.

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