Discussion Post
For this discussion, you will explore some of the reasons human service professionals may advocate for children and their families. You will also be discussing ethical issues that may arise when advocating for children and their families. To prepare for this discussion, please review the National Organization for Human Services (NOHS) Ethical Standards for Human Services Professionals.
Respond to the following:
1) Explore some of the reasons behind why human service professionals may advocate for children and their families. Analyze whether or not you think enough time is devoted to advocating for this population.
• In your answer, justify how advocacy for children and their families is related to client self-determination.
2) Describe a situation in which human service professionals may need to advocate for children and their families. Evaluate the steps that a human service professional may need to take to advocate specifically for the situation that you identified.
3) Discuss two possible ethical issues a human service professional may encounter when advocating for children and their families.
4) Examine how ethical components of advocacy relate to client self-determination.
5) Provide an example of an ethical dilemma that human service professionals may encounter when advocating for children and their families. Outline why what you presented is an ethical dilemma and what can be done about this type of situation in the field.
The response must include a reference list. Using one-inch margins, double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.