Eye on Ethics: Facing up to Social Worker Sexual Misconduct

Authors

Frederic G. Reamer, Rhode Island CollegeFollow

Document Type

Article

Department (Manual Entry)

School of Social Work

Abstract

Sexual misconduct between clinical social workers and clients takes various forms. It may include overt and explicit sexual behavior—such as sexual intercourse, oral sex, or fondling—or sexually suggestive behavior, such as using sexual humor and making suggestive remarks or glances.

Citation

Reamer, Frederic G., “Eye on Ethics: Facing up to Social Worker Sexual Misconduct,” Social Work Today, vol. 7 (5), 2007, pp. 6-7.