Discussion ……..Professional Development: Write your own definition of Cultural Competence. Why is this an important element of the social work profession? And what potential issues could arise from a social worker who lacks cultural competency? This DQ provides specific content that will assist in preparing for the ASWB licensing exam.
Discussion …Under which areas of the NASW code of ethics does cultural competence reside? How can personal biases of the social worker in training impact their service of clients? What challenges might you have in applying these values to your own future practice? How does diversity and social justice relate to the core values of social work?