A firend of mine sent this to me.
John and Pamela Jones have worked hard, and saved a lot of money for several years so that they could purchase a home in a pleasant neighborhood to raise their family. After a considerable time searching they found the perfect home in a nice area of the city. The home is located in a rather new middle income neighborhood and it's close to the schools and shopping. It has many pleasing features that the Jones family really love. Besides some minor remodeling all has gone well with the move. The Jones's have met many of their neighbors, and their children have made many new friends. The family is very pleased and plan to live in the home for a long time.
Several years passed since the Jones family relocated. One day while eating breakfast, John reads an article out loud from a local newspaper. It is a notice from the city council to the homeowners in the neighborhood where the Jones family lives, announcing a meeting where the issue of locating a group home is going to be discussed. John only moderately concerned until he reads the last few lines. The group home will serve as a halfway facility for a maximum of six convicted sex offenders who have served time, have secure employment, and are ready to re-entry into the society. The facility will also house two full-time counselors.
1. What are the ethical issues?
2. Who are the stake holders? List all individuals or groups involved and interests of each. (Who is being harmed or likely to be?)
3. What are the alternatives? Describe the ethical implications of short and long term consequences of each alternative ( What ethical principle, law or custom is/may be violated?)
4. What are the practical constraints? How will each stakeholder be affected? Is the alternative fair in the terms of benefits and burdens? (Time, money, numbers, of people)
5. What action(s) should be taken?
Wed Jan 23, 2013 6:46 pm by 
