The third edition of this popular book has been updated to take account of the latest developments in policy and social work practice in the UK and other countries. It includes new sections on radical/emancipatory and postmodern approaches to ethics, analysis of the latest codes of ethics from over 30 different countries, additional case studies of ethical problems and dilemmas and practical exercises and annotated further reading lists at the end of each chapter.

Table of Contents

Preface - Introduction - Ethical Issues in Social Work - Principle-based Approaches to Social Work Ethics - Character and Relationship-based Approaches to Social Work Ethics - Professionalism and Codes of Ethics - Service Users' Rights: Clienthood, Citizenship and Consumerism - Social Workers' Responsibilities: Policies, Procedures and Managerialism - Ethical Problems and Dilemmas in Practice - References - Index

About the Author

SARAH BANKS is Reader in Community and Youth Work at Durham University, UK. A qualified social worker, she is also author of Ethical Issues in Youth Work and Ethics, Accountability and the Social Professions.