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NASW Code of Ethics
Preamble
The primary mission of the social work profession is to enhance
human well-being and help meet basic human needs of all people, with particular
attention to the needs of people who are vulnerable, oppressed, and living in
poverty. A historic and defining feature of social work is the profession's
focus on individual well-being in a social context and the well-being of
society. Fundamental to social work is attention to the environment forces that
create, contribute to, and address problems in living.
The mission of the social work profession is rooted in a set of
core values. These core values, embraced by social workers throughout the
profession's history, are the foundation of social work's unique purpose and
perspective. Core values, and the ethical principles that flow from them, must
be balanced within the context and complexity of the human experience.
Core Values and Ethical Principles
Value: Service
Ethical Principle:
Social workers' primary goal is to help people in need and to address social
problems.
Value: Social Justice
Ethical Principle:
Social workers challenge social injustice.
Value:
Dignity and
Worth of the Person
Ethical Principle:
Social workers respect the inherent dignity and worth of the person.
Value:
Importance of Human Relationships
Ethical Principle: Social
Workers recognize the central importance of human relationships.
Value: Integrity
Ethical Principle:
Social Workers behave in a trustworthy manner.
Value:
Competence
Ethical Principle: Social
workers practice within their areas of competence and develop and enhance their
professional expertise.
The above is an extract of the NASW Code of Ethics approved by
the 1996 Delegate Assembly. The complete text, including ethical standards, is
available from the National Association of Social Workers, 750 First Street, NE,
Suite 700, Washington, DC 2002-4241.
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