The COVID-19 (coronavirus) is rapidly transforming the way we go about day-to-day living. What should social workers do to prepare for the impact of this pandemic?
During natural disasters and crises such as COVID-19, schools may need to move to a virtual setting. Learn about the legal and ethical issues that can arise when conducting your school counseling program in an online world, both in emergency cases and in regular practice.
Frequently asked questions for virtual school counseling ethics. This was published by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA).
The United States (U.S.) Department of Education (Department) is issuing these Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the coronavirus disease 2019…
The New Social Worker Article addresses the questions; Under what circumstances, if any, is it ethical for social workers to breach particular ethical standards, agency policies, or regulatory laws? And if we do breach any of these guidelines, what can we do to minimize the risk of harm to our clients, ourselves, and our practice settings?
How do you avoid abandoning clients who are in crisis during shelter-in-place orders? How can you respond ethically while maintaining your practice if clients are unable to pay for services? These questions are not mere debate; they are real questions that social workers need answers to now.
NASW held a call-in question and answer session on April 21 about the impact of COVID-19 from a legal, clinical, and ethical perspective.