Ethical Concerns

Order Description *Course Text: Kettner, P. M., Moroney, R. M., & Martin, L. L. (2017). Designing and managing programs: An effectiveness-based approach (5th ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. Chapter 8, “Designing Effective Programs Chapter 9, “Designing Effectiveness-Based Information Systems” (pp. 161–181) *Article: Holosko, M. J., Thyer, B. A., & Danner, J. E. H. (2009). Ethical guidelines for designing and conducting evaluations of social work practice. Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work, 6(4), 348–360. Retrieved from the Walden Library using the SocINDEX with Full Text database. *Article: Martin, J. I., & Meezan, W. (2003). Applying ethical standards to research and evaluations involving lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender populations. Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services, 15(1/2), 181–201. Retrieved from the Walden Library using the Education Research Complete database. *Article: Ray, M. (2006). Choosing a truly external evaluator. American Journal of Evaluation, 27(3), 372–377. Retrieved from the Walden Library using the ERIC database. *Article: Blustein, J. (2005). Toward a more public discussion of the ethics of federal social program evaluation. Journal of Policy Analysis & Management, 24(4), 824–846. Retrieved from the Walden Library using the Business Source Complete database. *Article: National Organization for Human Services. (2009). Ethical standards for human service professionals.Retrieved from https://www.nationalhumanservices.org/ethical-standards-for-hs-professionals To prepare for this Assignment: Review the selected readings in your course text, focusing on the types of information that might be gathered for measuring needs. Reflect on the potential ethical issues that could arise when gathering information from at-risk populations and how you can guard against unethical behavior or processes. *Review the article “Ethical Guidelines for Designing and Conducting Evaluations of Social Work Practice,” focusing on the difference between social science research activities and evaluations of social work practice. Think about the important role of human services professionals in designing ethical programs that not only assist clients but also protect them from unethical practices. *Review the article “Applying Ethical Standards to Research and Evaluations Involving Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Populations.” Think about how the population you are working with influences what is considered to be ethical. *Review the article “Choosing a Truly External Evaluator,” focusing on the responsibility of the social service professional to ensure ethical behavior from all parties involved in a program. *Review the article “Toward a More Public Discussion of the Ethics of Federal Social Program Evaluation.” Consider the potential consequences of failing to outline specific ethical standards. *Review the information found on the NOHS website. Think about the importance of having such detailed standards and how you could use them in decision making. *Select an at-risk population that is of interest to you. Reflect on the types of ethical decisions you might face when working with members of this population. ****The Assignment: A description of the at-risk population you selected. Then explain at least two ethical concerns you should be aware of when working with this population. Finally, explain how you might address these concerns. Justify your response using the NOHS code of ethics.