%0 Journal Article
%T Ethical aspects of the application of law in social assistance – selected issues
%A Świtała, Ireneusz M.
%J Homo et Societas
%V 2017
%N Issue 2/2017
%P 12-23
%K law, ethics, value, social assistance, social work
%@ 2543-6104
%D 2017
%U https://ejournals.eu/en/journal/homo-et-societas/article/etyczne-aspekty-stosowania-prawa-w-pomocy-spolecznej-wybrane-zagadnienia
%X Social work is an institutional activity that is based on specific legal principles, certain values and ethical standards. Not all life situations encountered by a social worker can be regulated legally or raise ethical concerns. At every stage of the social worker’s professional activity, there may be a conflict of values because in everyday professional practice the most important role is played by the good of the individual.Social work theory is based on two codes: legal and ethical, which facilitates decision-making but often causes ethical dilemmas among social workers.