The principle of least harm suggests that people have a right to equal treatment unless a
disparity of power or capacity warrants differential treatment.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
ANS: F
PG: 181–182
Feedback: The principle of justice suggests that people have a right to equal treatment
unless a disparity of power or capacity warrants differential treatment. The principle of
least harm indicates that "when faced with dilemmas that have the potential for causing
harm, a social worker should attempt to avoid or prevent such harm. When harm is
unavoidable, a social worker should always choose the option that will cause the least
harm, the least permanent harm, and/or the most easily reversible harm. If harm has been
done, the social worker should attempt where possible to repair the harm done" (Dolgoff
et al., 2012, p. 82).
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