Taking a creative and engaging approach to ethics, this book supports students to critically reflect on the complex ethical dilemmas they will face in social work practice.

Ethical decision-making lies at the heart of social work practice. As a social worker, you’ll regularly encounter complex situations where your professional values may conflict with one another.

Navigating Ethical Dilemmas in Social Work Practice guides you through the ethical complexities you may face, helping you develop the confidence and critical thinking skills needed to make sound decisions. Framed around distinct themes, each chapter presents detailed case studies that invite you to reflect on the dilemma as it unfolds, and are opened with unique contributions from experienced social workers who explore ethical ideas through a chosen ‘object’.

This book will help you to:
- Connect theory to social work practice in a meaningful and applicable way
- Explore ethical challenges using core social work skills
- Link each topic to a contemporary ethical dilemma beyond the field of social work

Supported by guidance from ethical codes, standards and principles from around the world, this book equips you with the tools to make informed decisions when clear answers aren’t always easy to find.

"This book makes a valuable contribution to the field of values and ethics in social work. Rooted in social work values, such as trust, care and social justice, this resource provides students with practical examples of ethical dilemmas that encourage the reader to really think about and unpick complex ethical ideas." - Mark Gregory, Lecturer in Social Work, University of East Anglia, UK

"This eminently readable book explores the moral and ethical dimensions of social work encounters with clarity and honesty. Using true-to-life case studies, it skilfully steers the reader through the complex ethical dilemmas of all aspects of social work practice." - Peter Benbow, Senior Lecturer in Social Work, Nottingham Trent University, UK

"In this book, Doel and Beesley introduce an engaging cast of characters experiencing a range of ethical dilemmas, which resonate with the real lives of the service users who students will encounter in practice. This book represents a rich resource to help prepare students for the reality of professional social work." - Sue Taplin, Senior Lecturer in Social Work, University of Winchester, UK