National Association Of Social Workers, Code Of Ethics, 6 Pages With References

NASW: Code of EthicsStephanie McPeek Master of Social Work SOWK 501: Generalist PracticeProfessor Robbin DurhamMarch 1, 2021Abstract:The National Association of Social Work’s Code of Ethics applies to all social workers, regardless of the professional setting they work in, and serves as a guide to help social workers navigate through any ethical dilemmas they may face. The NASW Code of Ethics serves six purposes according to the (NASW 2017): 1. Identifies core values on which social work’s mission is based 2. Summarizes broad ethical principles that reflect social work's core values and sets specific ethical standards to serve as a guideline 3. To help social workers identify any relevant considerations when professional obligations conflict or any unethical certainties arrive 4. Provide ethical standards so that the general public is able to hold the social work profession accountable 5. Socializes practitioners new to the field of social work on the mission, values, ethical standards, and ethical principles 6. Articulates standards that social workers themselves can hold the other social work professionals accountable. The NASW has a formal procedure for adjudicating ethics filed against another