The Social Worker as Representative of the State or Society

Sipho’s Story

Authors

  • Ishara T. Poodhun

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31265/jcsw.v2i1.32

Abstract

All social workers must determine to whom is their primary responsibility held - the client or the state. This paper explores issues that surround this question. The context is the criminal justice system in South Africa. A case is taken, the story of Jason as a vehicle to explore these issues.

Author Biography

Ishara T. Poodhun

Social Worker
Durban
South Africa

References

Compton, B. R., and Galaway, B. (1989) Social Work Processes (4th Ed.) Belmont, CA: Wadsworth

Department of Correctional Services. (2003) White Paper Johannesburg: Department of Correctional Services.

Hauerwas, S., and MacIntyre, A. (Eds) (1997). The Ethical Demand Notre Dame and London: University of Notre Dame Press.

Shulman, L. (1999) The Skills of Helping Individuals, Families, Groups and Communities (4th edition) Itasca, Ill: Peacock Publishers, Inc.

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Published

2007-04-01

How to Cite

Poodhun, I. T. (2007). The Social Worker as Representative of the State or Society: Sipho’s Story. Journal of Comparative Social Work, 2(1), 43–50. https://doi.org/10.31265/jcsw.v2i1.32

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Student Works