Week 3 – Personal Boundaries and Ethical Decision-Making

To prepare for working with justice-involved individuals, the best way to protect yourself from failing due to ethical issues is to think through dilemmas ahead of time and know how to establish your personal boundaries.

Background: You have been tasked by your supervisor to provide a training session for the new support workers who were recently hired. The topic is Making Ethical Decisions When Faced with Ethical Dilemmas.

Write a 700-word document which will be used as a handout for the training session. Address the following:

· Describe 1 situation which may violate personal boundaries of either the worker or the client, and poses a typical professional dilemma/conflict for the
worker, when working with correctional clients. Clearly identify what/which and whose boundaries are being violated.

· Identify one code of ethics (ex: CCP Code of Ethics, ACA Code of ethics, etc.) and explain which section/element/part identifies the situation as a possible violation.

· Choose one of the four decision-making models presented in our readings and explain the steps/processes/elements of the model.

· Using the example (#1 above), outline how your selected model would be applied (how that leads you to your decision) and the decision you would make.

Format as a handout. Include a brief introduction and a brief final summary (conclusion). Use section headings to identify each of the 4 items listed above. Graphics may be used to help deliver the information and capture the attention of the audience, but they are not required. APA style is not required for page layout.

Document the use of the textbook, and at least 2 additional evidence-based resources, at the end of the handout, following APA guidelines.