Eye on Ethics: When Ethics and Law Collide
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.