Digital Ethics in Social Work Education. Issue 4 (20th October 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Joiner, Janet M.
• Is Part Of: Journal of teaching in social work. Volume 39:Issue 4/5(2019)
• Page Start: 361
• Page End: 373
• Publication Date: 2019-10-20
• Subjects: Ethics -- digital -- social work -- higher education; Social work education -- Periodicals; Social work education -- United States -- Periodicals; 361.32071
• DOI: 10.1080/08841233.2019.1654590
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0884-1233

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Attention has been given to the revised National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics that guides social worker use of technology. The revision of the NASW Code of Ethics has signaled a transition in the profession toward ethical online practice using modern techniques and contemporary tools. Practicing social workers are applying these new ethical standards, and many social work educators are doing so when using information and communication technologies with students. However, little research focuses on teaching social work students about digital ethics and professional online conduct. This paper explores the importance of preparing social work students for ethical online behavior.