Social Work Analysis: Discretionary Power and Ethics
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Social work, social workers, discretionary power, professional ethics, accountability, domestic violence, migrant women, Swiss social services, human rights, social justice
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This document provides an in-depth analysis of social work, focusing on the roles of social workers, the importance of discretionary power, and the impact of professional ethics on their work with beneficiaries, particularly migrant women victims of domestic violence.
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[...] Cross-analysis of interviews and 6 *Complete analysis presented in annex 1.2. 8.2.1. Regroupement by interview 8.2.2. Categories 8.2.3. Explan by categories, dimensions and hypotheses 8.3. Cross-analysis of interviews and 9 *Complete analysis presented in annex 1.3. 8.3.1. Regroupement by interview 8.3.2. [...]
[...] That's why today, the specificity of social work professions is being questioned by a logic of skills, where professionals are increasingly encouraged to define themselves according to their field of practice rather than their specific profession3. The social service assistant exercises his profession by respecting the definition of social work as defined by the Swiss cantonal and institutional codes. He generally intervenes with people facing various difficulties, such as economic problems, insertion, family, health or housing issues and his role consists of welcoming, supporting, guiding and accompanying individuals in the construction of their projects, and/or reconstruction taking into account their capacities and the resources available in the community4. [...]
[...] These actors include professionals such as teachers, AS, police officers or doctors, who, in light of current society, generally have a certain margin of maneuver (or discretionary power) in the exercise of their work. This discretion is necessary due to the complexity and human aspect of the situations they must manage on a daily basis according to Lipsky's research (1980)72. They are faced with various contexts and individual cases that require decisions tailored to each specific situation in order to create an ethical and respectful response to social diversity73. [...]
[...] However, The role of the AS is not to help the beneficiary to obtain, but to help him to self-empower himself in his approaches and his approaches., and we can highlight the importance of accountability in this autonomy of beneficiaries by presenting it as an adaptive and regulatory aid. This constant adaptation then implies an engagement from the professional to navigate in the complexity and the contradictory. I think that this part of social work offers an opportunity for personal, professional, and relational and decision-making skills growth . [...]
[...] These areas of assistance involve complex issues related to security, victim protection, confidentiality of sensitive information, and coordination with other professionals and organizations. It is possible to explore in a more specific way the interactions between discretionary power, professional ethics, and trust in a particularly delicate context, because the sensitive nature of this issue requires a delicate approach and an in-depth analysis of the decisions made by social workers. Moreover, I believe that their experience in the field of domestic violence has enabled them to develop specific skills and know-how to manage complex situations while making decisions that reconcile the ethics of the profession and its human character. [...]
