Overview
Through a reflective article, each student will analize and answer the questions, suggested by a practical case related with ethic and human duversity. Each scenario will include a text, ethical dilemmas, and 3 reflection questions aimed at promoting ethical and cultural values when working with diverse populations.
Case 11: Psychiatric diagnostic and institutional racism.
Darius, a 17-year-old African American boy, has been diagnosed with conduct disorder by a school clinical team after several reports of "aggressive" behavior in the classroom. His mother claims that her son's behavior is a reaction to constant discriminatory treatment by the teaching staff and that he was never assessed from a cultural or trauma-informed perspective. You, as the school district's social worker, are called upon to assess the case and mediate between the family and the clinical team.
Questions for reflection:
1- What biases might have influenced the diagnosis?
2- How does institutional power influence this case?
3- What ethical and culturally competent actions can you take?
The work needs to be in APA format, with at least 3 references; and needs to have at least 4 pages, not including Title and References.
ALL THE WORK NEEDS TO BE IN SPANISH.