Eye on Ethics: When Ethics and Law Collide

Authors

Frederic G. Reamer, Rhode Island CollegeFollow

Document Type

Article

Department (Manual Entry)

School of Social Work

Abstract

Social workers generally agree that they should obey laws that clearly are essential for an orderly society. However, some practitioners argue that in some instances, blind obedience to the law can be shortsighted and harm clients, particularly when laws seem to be unjust.

Citation

Reamer, Frederic G., “Eye on Ethics: When Ethics and Law Collide,” Social Work Today, vol. 8 (5), 2008, pp. 8-9.