uwi PhIL1902 How would you make a decision in this case? – Description
Tiffany is 9 years old and has been diagnosed with attachment disorder. She has been seeing a social worker twice weekly since entering the agency program a few months ago. This program works with emotionally disturbed children 6 to 12 years of age. Tiffany lives in a group home with her sister, Sierra, who is 3 years of age, and three other children. The sisters have been in the group home for 2 years, and parental rights are in the process of being terminated. Each child has her own worker. In light of possible foster or adoptive placement both Tiffany’s and Sierra’s social workers have been asked to make independent recommendations regarding whether the sisters should be placed together or separately. Both workers are aware that a recommendation to keep the siblings together will reduce their chances for adoption, especially for Sierra. The unfortunate reality is that Sierra is a more desirable candidate for adoption if she is alone. the primary responsibility of the social worker working withT iffany is to her but the caseworker also has a responsibility to avoid harm to the third party, Sierra. What should Tiffany’s social worker do? (Adapted from NetCe, 2013)
Questions:
In the discussion forum please answer:
1. How would you make a decision in this case?
2. Briefly outline what you think are the critical issues and give your recommendations as well as your reasons for making that choice.
What are the characteristics of an ethical dilemma?
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