Discussion Forum:
Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, review the following resources:
- On Human Dignity and Social Work.
- A Constructive Ethic in Eliminating Othering, Borders, and Walls.
- Trauma Informed Ethics Consultation.
- Ethical Questions in the Field.
- Moral Disengagement in Social Work.
- Radical Healing Community-Based Participatory Research to Eliminate Health Disparities.
- Ethical Standards for Human Services Professionals.
- Chapter 19: Section 5. Ethical Issues in Community Interventions.
- JEDIB Statement.
Be sure you have reviewed the NOHS ethical standards of responsibility to public and society (NOHS Standards 11 to 17). Select a specific client population that is culturally diverse (e.g., immigrants, refugees, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, ethnic minorities, etc.). For this group, address the following:
1. Describe the unique cultural considerations and challenges that this population may face when accessing human services. (Try not to over-generalize.)
2. Identify three inclusionary practices that human service professionals can implement to better serve this population. Want Online Help?
3. Provide a real or hypothetical example illustrating how these practices can be effectively applied in a human services setting.