Ethical Dilemmas When Working to Support Children

Empower Your Professional Judgment. Protect Every Child’s Best Interest.

Focus of the Comprehensive Training Program

This course explores the complex ethical dilemmas that professionals may encounter when supporting children in various settings, including education, social services, and healthcare.

Course curriculum

1. Learning Objectives
1. Definition of ethics and its relevance to working with children
2. Key ethical principles in child-centered work
3. Professional standards and codes of ethics
4. Overview of relevant laws and regulations
1. Balancing parental rights vs. children-s welfare
2. Navigating the conflict between a child’s autonomy and the professional duty to protect
3. The ethical challenges of reporting abuse confidentiality vs. mandatory reporting
4. Dual relationships and professional boundaries in child support work.
5. Case Study: Ethical Dilemma in Mandatory Reporting
1. Cultural competence and sensitivity when supporting children and families
2. The impact of socio-economic status and systemic inequalities
3. Ethical considerations in supporting children from marginalized groups
1. Introduction to ethical decision-making models
2. The role of supervision and peer support in ethical decision-making
3. Practical strategies for ethical problem-solving and reflection.
1. The concept of child advocacy in professional practice
2. Ethical concerns when advocating for children advocacy vs. autonomy
3. The role of interdisciplinary work in advocating for children
4. Case Study: Advocacy for Children with Special Needs in Education
1. The ethical complexity of child protection interventions
2. Risk assessment in child protection How to balance preventing harm with respecting family autonomy
3. Ethical concerns related to removing children from their homes
4. The principle of least restrictive intervention
1. The emotional toll of working in child protection and related fields
2. Ethical burnout Preventing and addressing compassion fatigue
3. Supervision and support networks as ethical tools
1. Reflection on ethical dilemmas in students- own practice or hypothetical case studies
2. Ethical decision-making models revisited
3. The ongoing nature of ethical challenges and the importance of continued ethical reflection
1. Assessment
1. References

About this course

$12.00
32 lessons
1.5 hours of video content

Course Targets

Participants will be able to:

Recognize common ethical dilemmas encountered in child-focused professional settings.

Understanding typical scenarios helps professionals prepare for real-world challenges and respond appropriately.

Apply core ethical principles—such as beneficence, non-maleficence, autonomy, and justice—when making decisions involving children.

These foundational principles guide ethical decision-making and ensure actions are in the best interest of the child.

Balance the rights and needs of children with legal, organizational, and family expectations.

Navigating competing priorities requires skillful consideration of all parties involved to maintain ethical integrity.

Join us and strengthen your ability to protect children’s rights while upholding your ethical responsibilities.

Enroll today and take the next step in ethical, child-centered care.`

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