Re-imagining Social Work Ethics: Variations on a Theme

Ethics and Social Welfare 2026 Open access

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Authors: Sarah Banks, Teresa Bertotti, Maria Irene Carvalho, Mercedes Cuenca Silvestre, Daria Forlenza, Netanel Gemara, François Gillet, Eva Grabinski, Richard Groothoff, Elizabeth Claire Reimer, Michal Segal
DOI: 10.1080/17496535.2026.2638818
Cited by: 1
References: 24

Abstract

This article comprises a series of discrete reflections by different authors on the theme of ‘re-imagining social work ethics’. It takes its inspiration from a workshop hosted by the Social Work Ethics Research Group (SWERG) in partnership with the Ethics and Social Welfare journal. The authors consider the meaning and motivation of calls to ‘re-imagine’ social work ethics in the light of current practical, political and philosophical challenges to the western, universalist and anthropocentric values underpinning the profession. They conclude that the process of re-imagining ethics is a necessary and valuable exercise, while challenging to implement in practice.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Social Work Education and Practice Ethics in medical practice Counseling Practices and Supervision

Publication details

Journal / source
Ethics and Social Welfare
Publisher
Informa UK Limited
Volume
20
Issue
2
Pages
246–258
Publication date
3 April 2026
Language
EN