Social Media in Social Work

A guide for translating the clinical and ethical principles of social work in electronic platforms. The book also highlights the importance of creating risk management strategies, and makes recommendations on responsible social media usage.

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This book introduces the salient features of social media networks and the moral dilemma they can give social work professionals. It presents a guide for translating the clinical and ethical principles of social work in electronic platforms. The book also highlights the importance of creating risk management strategies, and makes recommendations on responsible social media usage. The author mentions that in the Internet era, social workers must concentrate on maintaining the privacy of their clients while preserving their career and personal boundaries as well. There's also discussion on the types of social media available and how to use each one for social work.