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PRACTICE (Explanatory Document)  \nAdopted May 5, 2016, updated October 28, 2022  \nTable of Contents  \nINTRODUCTION...................................................................................................... 1  \nBEST PRACTICES FOR CULTURAL COMPETENCE IN SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE ......... 2  \nDEFINITIONS .......................................................................................................... 3  \nWHAT IS CULTURAL COMPETENCE ........................................................................ 4  \nBEST PRACTICES FOR CULTURAL COMPETENCE IN SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE (ELABORATED) ....................................................................................................... 5  \nCONCLUSION ..................................................................................................……11  \nREFERENCES......................................................................................................... 12  \nNote: Social workers have a responsibility to be aware of and adhere to the Newfoundland and Labrador College of Social Workers (NLCSW) (2020) Standards of Practice for Social Workers in NL, the Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) (2005) Code of Ethics and the CASW (2005) Guidelines for Ethical Practice.  \nThis explanatory document is a companion document to the NLCSW (2020) Standards of Practice.  \nINTRODUCTION  \nThe Newfoundland and Labrador College of Social Workers (NLCSW) regulates the practice of social work in Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) under provincial legislation titled the Social Workers Act, SNL 2010, c.S-17.2. The vision is Excellence in Social Work.  \nRespect for diversity is a fundamental value of the social work profession. As stated in the preamble for the Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) (2005) Code of Ethics: “The social work profession is dedicated to the welfare and self-realization of people….and the achievement of social justice for all. The profession has a particular interest in the needs and empowerment of people who are vulnerable, oppressed, and/or living in poverty. Social workers are committed to human rights as enshrined in Canadian law, as well as in international conventions on human rights created or supported by the United Nations…social workers respect the distinct systems of beliefs and lifestyles of individuals, families, groups, communities and nations without prejudice”(p. 3) .  \nNewfoundland and Labrador is steeped in culture, and the context of social work practice continues to evolve. Social workers have an ethical responsibility to ensure they demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity in their practice while enhancing competence to work with people from diverse cultures.  \nThe purpose of this document is to:  \na) Inform social workers, employers, and the public on best practices for social work practice with diverse cultures.  \nb) Increase awareness of the practice considerations, ethical responsibilities and continuing professional education guidelines for fostering culturally competent practice.  \nc) Provide a framework from which social workers can reflect on and enhance skills, knowledge, and abilities to work with individuals, families, groups, and communities from diverse cultures.  \nd) Acknowledge the role of social workers in engaging and partnering with diverse cultures and the promotion of social justice.  \ne) Promote cultural competence as an integral component of social work practice.  \nBEST PRACTICES FOR CULTURAL COMPETENCE IN SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE  \n1. Culturally competent social work practice is grounded in the ethics and values of the social work profession.  \n2. Social workers recognize and appreciate the importance of being aware of one’s own cultural identity and experiences in cross cultural practice.  \n3. Social workers seek to understand the values, beliefs, traditions, and historical context of clientsand incorporate this knowledge into social work assessments and inte","cbCainEYsg1OwKjV","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCainEYsg1OwKjV","pdf",338318,15,"English","# INTRODUCTION\n# BEST PRACTICES FOR CULTURAL COMPETENCE IN SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE\n# DEFINITIONS\n## WHAT IS CULTURAL COMPETENCE\n# BEST PRACTICES FOR CULTURAL COMPETENCE IN SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE (ELABORATED)\n# CONCLUSION\n# REFERENCES","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of this cultural competence explanatory document?\",\"answer\":\"It informs social workers, employers, and the public about best practices with diverse cultures, increases awareness of ethical responsibilities and continuing education, and provides a framework for reflection and skill enhancement to promote social justice.\"},{\"question\":\"What core ethics and values ground culturally competent social work practice?\",\"answer\":\"Culturally competent practice is grounded in the ethics and values of the social work profession, including respecting diversity and ensuring cultural awareness and sensitivity in service delivery.\"},{\"question\":\"What best practices are recommended for working with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds?\",\"answer\":\"The document recommends being aware of one’s own cultural identity, understanding clients’ values and historical context, using effective intervention skills, engaging in continuing professional development and supervision, demonstrating leadership, and addressing cultural issues when providing services through electronic technology.\"}]","CULTURAL COMPETENCE IN SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE - Explanatory Document | PDF",1789980412,38]