Consult the ACWA code of ethics and the ACWA Work Practice Guidelines to consider the following short scenario

TOPIC 2: Power; Respect in Community Service Work

Question 2:

Consult the ACWA code of ethics and the ACWA Work Practice Guidelines to consider the following short scenario. You must not copy anything from these documents but cite the principle or guideline number and then explain your response in your own words.

A 16-year-old girl is pregnant and unsure about whether to have the baby or terminate her pregnancy. She turns to a case worker for advice, saying she is terrified at the thought of raising a child at her age and about telling her parents of her pregnancy. The case worker is sympathetic but firm, warning the girl that terminations (abortions) are dangerous to both the body and the soul. The young girl is frightened and tells the case worker she has decided to have the baby.

The case worker’s supervisor, Jane, finds out about what transpired during this consultation between the case worker and her young client. Jane reprimands the case worker and advises her to revise her ethical responsibilities.

1. Why does Jane reprimand the case worker?
2. What values and responsibilities in the 2 above-noted ACWA documents would you – as the supervisor – refer your case worker to? Briefly outline the ones you think are most important.