Model Basics
What is the main goal of this model
To help child and youth care workers make good decisions in tricky situations.
What is an ethical dilemma
A situation where you have to choose between two conflicting duties or obligations.
What does reflexivity mean in ethical decision making?
Thinking about your own values, biases, and how your actions affect others.
What is relationality in ethical decision making?
Focusing on the relationships between workers and clients.
Focusing on the relationships between workers and clients.
Describe a situation where ethical decision making is needed in a group home.
Deciding whether to stop a resident from visiting family due to bad behaviour.
Who created this model?
Varda R. Mann-Feder and Laura Steckley
Give an example of an ethical dilemma in child and youth care.
Why is reflexivity important in child and youth care?
It helps workers stay aware of their own thoughts and actions.
How does relationality affect ethical decisions?
It highlights the importance of trust, empathy, and respect.
It highlights the importance of trust, empathy, and respect.
What ethical issues come up when a colleague shares a list of kids who posted about a party with drugs?
Balancing confidentiality with addressing potential drug use.
What are the three parts of practice according to Jennifer White?
Knowing, doing, and being.
How does managing anxiety affect ethical practice?
It can change how well workers make ethical decisions.
How can reflexivity help with ethical dilemmas?
By encouraging workers to think about different viewpoints and the bigger picture
Give an example of relationality in practice.
Building a trusting relationship with a client to understand their needs better.
Building a trusting relationship with a client to understand their needs better.
How might a worker handle a student's plan to run away while staying ethical?
By thinking about the student's safety, trust, and involving the right people
Why do we need a model for making ethical decisions in child and youth care
Because workers often face tough choices where the right answer isn't always clear
What is the role of thinking about ethics in child and youth care?
To make sure decisions are fair and just for children, youth, and families.
What is one challenge of being reflexive in practice?
Balancing personal values with professional duties and clients' needs.
Why is relationality important in child and youth care?
Because strong relationships lead to better and more ethical care
Because strong relationships lead to better and more ethical care
What steps can a worker take to make ethical decisions in tough situations?
Think about ethics, reflect on values, and get advice from colleagues.