This article presents four principles for empowering research participants using social work ethics and values and feminist principles, each
of which includes examples of practical applications from a federally
funded research project. These action principles are to respect and
unite members of vulnerable groups, prevent harm and maximize
benefits, affirm participants and colleagues, and give something back
to the participants.
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