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Question:

A social worker has joined the board of directors of a domestic violence agency where she was formally a volunteer. Which of the following activities would NOT be ethical for the social worker to engage in?

A Receiving referrals for clients leaving their shelter program for her private practice who will be treated for a reduced rate
explanation

All of the described activities are routinely expected of board members of human service organizations with the exception of using an agency as a referral source for a social worker’s private practice. Serving former agency clients is a conflict of interest, and it is unethical for the social worker to arrange to have them referred to her, even if the rate is reduce

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