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The NASW code of Ethics is composed of the following primary facets:
Preamble, purpose, ethical principles, & ethical standards
Six Purposes of the code of ethics
1. identifies core values on which social work's mission is based.
2. summarizes broad ethical principles that reflect the profession's core values and
establishes a set of specific ethical standards that should be used to guide social work
practice.
3. designed to help social workers identify relevant considerations when professional
obligations conflict or ethical uncertainties arise.
4. provides ethical standards to which the general public can hold the social work
profession accountable.
5. socializes practitioners new to the field to social work's mission, values, ethical
principles, and ethical standards.
6. articulates standards that the social work profession itself can use to assess whether
, social workers have engaged in unethical conduct. NASW has formal procedures to
adjudicate ethics complaints filed against its members.* In subscribing to this Code,
social workers are required to cooperate in its implementation, participate in NASW
adjudication proceedings, and abide by any NASW disciplinary rulings or sanctions
based on it.
Ethical Principles (Code of Ethics)
1. Social workers' primary goal is to help people in need and to address social
problems.
2. Social workers challenge social injustice.
3. Social workers respect the inherent dignity and worth of the person.
4. Social workers recognize the central importance of human relationships.
5. Social workers behave in a trustworthy manner.
6. Social workers practice within their areas of competence and develop and enhance
their professional expertise.
Social Work Values (Code of Ethics)
1. Service
2. Social Justice
3. Dignity and Worth of Person