Description
As professionals devoted to caring for individuals who have experienced trauma, our commitment to maintaining the highest ethical standards is unwavering. Nevertheless, even with our best skills and intentions, we may face challenges when confronted with ethical dilemmas. Join us for an exploration of the ethical dimensions inherent in supporting victims of crime. Rooted in the OVC Ethical Standards for Serving Victims & Survivors of Crime, this workshop is tailored to empower mental health professionals with the tools and knowledge essential for delivering compassionate and ethical care. We will examine the intersections between the OVC standards and LPC and Social Work Codes of Ethics, address real-world challenges encountered by providers, and explore avenues for decision-making when navigating ethical quandaries.
This workshop meets the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners' requirements for Ethic CEs.
Instructor
Katy is the founder, CEO, and Clinical Director of FindSelf Counseling, which provides professional training, supervision, therapy, case consultation, and policy analysis. FindSelf Counseling employs emerging social work professionals who wish to specialize in family separation trauma, disordered eating, intimate partner violence, and oppression & discrimination. Katy is a TSBSWE Board-approved clinical supervisor through the State of Texas, is EMDR-trained, and holds clinical social work licenses in CO, FL, NC, TX, and VA. Her experience includes community, state, and national advocacy as a leader and volunteer.
Agenda & Learning Objectives
AGENDA:
1:05 pm - 1:15 pm Log On
1:15 pm – 2:45 pm
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Why is this topic important?
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OVC MODEL Standards of Care
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3 Parts: Program Standards, Competency Standards, and Ethical Standards
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5 Sections: Scope of Services, Coordinating Within the Community; Direct Services; Privacy, Confidentiality, Data Security, and Assistive Technology; Administration & Evaluation
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What the standards don’t do
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Review the 5 sections of OVC Standards, compare/contrast with NASW/ACA professional ethics
2:45 pm – 3:00 pm Break
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
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Roadblocks to ethical decision making
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Importance of self-awareness in providing services: OVC/NASW/ACA
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NASW essential steps for ethical problem solving
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Case examples: breakout group discussions with questions to consider
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Conclusion and summary: there are no simple answers, and there may be no “right” solution.
4:30 pm Questions and Adjournment
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon the completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
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Identify at least 2 key principles from the OVC Ethical Standards for Serving Victims of Crime
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Explain how the OVC Model Standards compare to their own profession’s code of ethics
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Describe the importance of self-awareness in providing services to survivors
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Demonstrate understanding of basic steps for ethical decision making when a dilemma is present
Bibliography & References
BIBLIOGRAPHY & REFERENCES
American Counseling Association Code of Ethics
Center for Reproductive Rights. (2024, May 7). Abortion laws by State - Center for Reproductive Rights. https://reproductiverights.org/maps/abortion-laws-by-state/?state=MD
Davis, M. Seven-step guide to ethical decision-making. (1999) Ethics and the university, New York: Routledge, p. 166-167.
Department of Defense. Sexual Assault Advocate Certification Program. 2018 NOVA Training Event: “Ethics in Victim Services”.
Ethical Decision-Making. (n.d.). GeoEthics. https://serc.carleton.edu/geoethics/Decision-Making
Harrell, S., & Wahab, S. (2022). The case for mandatory reporting as an ethical dilemma for social workers. Advances in Social Work, 22(2), 818–840. https://doi.org/10.18060/24910
Implicit Bias Test https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatest.html
Juujarvi, S., Kallunki, E., & Luostari, H. (2020). Ethical Decision-Making of Social Welfare Workers in the Transition of Services: The Ethics of Care and Justice Perspectives. Ethics and Social Welfare, 14(1), 65-83. https://doj.org/10.1080/17496535.2019.1710546
Karim, S. (2023). Power-informed practice in social work. Journal of Social Work, 23(6), 1062-1079. https://doi.org/10.1177/14680173231180307
Mattison, M. (2000). Ethical decision making: the person in the process. Social Work, 45(3), 201–212. https://doi.org/10.1093/sw/45.3.201
Moral disengagement in social work | Social Work blog. (n.d.). https://www.socialworkblog.org/sw-practice/professional-development/2023/07/moral-disengagement-in-social-work/
National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics
NASW Massachusetts Chapter. “Essential Steps for Ethical Decision Making”. https://www.naswma.org/page/100/Essential-Steps-for-Ethical-Problem-Solving.htm. From discussion by Frederick Reamer & Sr. Ann Patrick Conrad in Professional Choices: Ethics at Work (1995)
NASW Texas Chapter Handout. “Social Work & Abortion Counseling”.
Office of Justice Programs, Office for Victims of Crime. Ethical Standards for Serving Victims and Survivors of Crime. https://ovc.ojp.gov/sites/g/files/xyckuh226/files/model-standards/6/ethical_standards.html
Reamer, F. (2022). Ethical Humility in Social Work. International Journal of Social Work Values and Ethics, 19(3), 153-178. https://doi.org/10.55521/10-019-310
Schrag, R. J. V., Fantus, S., Leat, S., Childress, S., & Wood, L. (2023). Experiencing Moral Distress Within the Intimate Partner Violence & Sexual Assault Workforce. Journal of Family Violence. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10896-023-00567-x
Singh, M. (2015, August 4). So you flunked a racism test. now what? NPR. https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2015/08/04/416827667/so-you-flunked-a-racism-test-now-what
Target Audience
Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists
We welcome anyone interested in the topic!
Late Fees and Refunds
The base price is $70, which includes CE credit.
Late Fee: On October 17, 2024, a non-refundable late fee of $20 is added to the base price. Late fees cannot be refunded or applied to account credit.
Cancellations: **ALL cancellations will be subjected to a $35.00 administration fee.** Cancellations must be received 24 hours in advance prior to the workshop to receive a refund or an account credit.
ADA Accommodations
If you are requesting ADA accommodations, please contact our office via email at least two weeks prior to the workshop date. Requests after that date may not be fulfilled.
Our email address is cpe@ssw.umaryland.edu.
