Texas Social Workers

The topic of reproductive rights surrounding women in Texas has been a hot buttoned issue since the closing of many reproductive centers across the state. Recently damaging abortion restrictions were passed and therefor encroach on women’s reproductive rights even more by decreasing access to abortion care. Texas’ 84th Legislature, both passed HB 3994 as a law and had it Governor Abbott make it effective with his signature on July 8, or this year. This law complicates access to abortion services for mistreated and neglected minors and for those who do not possess specific identification cards in Texas.

Previously in Texas Family Code Ch. 33, combined with Occupation Code § 164.052(a) (19) the law required that a minor obtain the consent of her parent, managing conservator or legal guardian if she wished to have an abortion. She could obtain a bypass to consent if she demonstrated that she: (1) she was sufficiently mature and well informed to consent to the abortion, (2) that the notification of her parents would not be in her best interests, or (3) the notification may lead to physical, sexual, or emotional abuse. Many of those under 18 may have been raped or sexually assaulted by a relative and will not discuss their mistreatment if they fear legal action against their parent(s) or that CPS will become involved. Minors could seek a confidential judicial bypass if they were in fear of being abused at home because of their pregnancy or abortion and/or if they don’t have parental approval. Also, if a judge did not rule on a minor’s application, her request for a bypass was considered granted. This judicial bypass was created to protect abused or neglected pregnant teens who cannot safely turn to a parent or cannot find a parent. Some argue that the bill may violate a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that the bypass process must be confidential and

Today, teen pregnancy is as high as ever. Shows like “16 and Pregnant” and “The Secret Life of an American Teenager” are centered on young girls’ journeys as teen moms, in hopes that viewers will become more aware about safe sex preventing teen pregnancy. Reducing teen pregnancy also reduces the rate of abortions. Teenagers are the ones who are most likely to get an abortion, since they are the ones that are the least prepared to be mothers. Regardless of their reasoning, abortion is an option that allows not just teens, but all women who are not ready or do not want a child. However, many are against abortion since they see it as killing a baby or taking away a potential life. According to writer Steven Ertelt of LifeNews.com, Oklahoma’s abortion laws are restrictive compared to other states especially with the passage of the Oklahoma Unborn Child Protection from Dismemberment Abortion Act, or HB 1721, in April 2015, which bans dismemberment abortions that tear babies limb from limb. Any abortion practitioners that breaks this law would face a fine of $10,000 and a few years in prison. This act is a big step towards saving more potential lives, shining light on the abortion process, and is a stepping stone for other states.

waiting period prior to the decision to get an abortion and a minor seeking an abortion

There are different versions of “The Alamo” movie, Wayne’s from 1960 and Hancock’s from 2004, emphasizing different aspects of historical events. Social workers will always emphasize “the victory of San Jacinto”, the concluding military event of the Texas Revolution and The Battle of San Jacinto between the Texan army and Mexican forces was took place on April 21, 1836.

Introduction This case study though based on a fictional character must maintain the strictest level of confidentiality. This case study involves a young Hispanic female, age 27, named Bonnie S. Bonnie came to our pregnancy center for an abortion because of her current life circumstances. Upon meeting with Bonnie, I informed her that it was not my objective to persuade her against having an abortion, but rather to provide her with information concerning other alternatives to help her with her decision. Background Information I learned that Bonnie is a child of an alcoholic parent and her parents divorced when she was sixteen years of age.

In Texas, according to Planned Parenthood (2017), for a woman who is under eighteen years of age, Texas “requires that one of your parents give permission for your abortion, and separately that one parent be told of your decision 48 hours before the abortion takes place. A judge from your county (or a neighboring county, if fewer than 10,000 people live in your county) can excuse you from both of these requirements.” This law has been shaped by both influencers. Republicans by how it is more restrictive than other states due to Texas being a republican state and republicans having a negative view on the subject. But it is also affected by Planned Parenthood by how it still allows a way for a woman under the age of eighteen to acquire an abortion legally and

The scenario, in this case, might be an unmarried African-American 18 year old woman who is living in a slum area, is a high-school student, and is pregnant with

The Toronto Employment and Social Services is known for its vital role of providing social and financial assistance including employment programs and services to the demographic population. It has strategically built 19 employment centers in different parts of the area mainly in order to reach people at community levels. The role of the agency’s staff is to provide variety of services such as advising people on how they can obtain jobs and how important training is to get the desired job, assisting people to get financial benefits and helping them to get benefits from other social services (Relph, 2014). This paper aims to examine the services that the Toronto Employment and Social Services offers to the local population. The paper also examines

A belief that State provision was bureaucratic and inefficient. That the State should be an 'enabler' rather than a provider of care. The UK state at this time was actually funding, providing and purchasing care for the population

I think that the doctor’s action is ethical. Because first is the girl just 16 years old, she is a minor. Might be the girl eat the pill to prevent pregnancy. This is a correct approach for the girl because she doesn’t want to be pregnant, and she wasn’t able to care for her child. So the doctor has an obligation give the girl pill. But the problem is she is a minor, her this action must be let her parent know. And her parents to decide if the clinic doctor give the girl pill or not or how the girl to do.

Social workers’ commitment to social justice means they want everyone to have a fair and equal opportunity to an assessment. In line with fairness, social workers should tell carers about their right to refuse an assessment as their permission, and not the person receiving care, is needed before the carer’s assessment can commence. In addition, social workers, bound by legislation regarding confidentiality and information sharing, must reserve the carer’s right to privacy whilst uphold their right to a fair hearing. This is achieved by only disclosing carer’s personal details to 3rd parties with consent, unless a safeguarding concern arises.

Safety - information must be kept confidential for safety reasons. For example, a service user’s wellbeing might be in danger as this may be reason that they have been put in our care to protect them from their family or friend.

From the first-ethical principle, clients have the right obtain honest and accurate information. This is crucial when working with a client on topics such as abortion, where providing honest and accurate information when requested is important (Jansson, 2015, pp. 39). Under the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics, social workers must always behave in an ethical manner. They should be void of judgement when it comes to their clients (Code of Ethics of the National Association of Social Workers, 2005, pp. 395-405). These ethics can be used when working with a client who is considering abortion, because under the first-ethical principle is the right to not die (Jansson, 2015, pp. 39). When it comes to this touchy subject,

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