Social Work Blog
APRIL 5, 2023
The NASW Code of Ethics is a set of standards that guide the professional conduct of social workers. All social workers should review the new text and affirm their commitment to abide by the Code of Ethics. All social workers should review the new text and affirm their commitment to abide by the Code of Ethics.
Social Work Blog
MAY 27, 2022
Social workers have a long tradition of social justice and political advocacy – to include working to expand and protect voting rights and promote voter registration. Getty Images. Our essential work on behalf of protecting voting rights is needed now more than ever. Protecting the right to vote is synonymous with social work.
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Social Work Blog
JANUARY 19, 2023
Licensed social workers, like other mental health and health care providers, are regulated professionals who require a vigorous education, ongoing professional training, and adherence to a strict NASW Code of Ethics. Repealing our licensure would allow anyone to call themselves a social worker.
Social Work Blog
MARCH 4, 2024
Reamer, was the first ethics casebook, including extensive cases and commentary, written exclusively for social workers. This book’s realistic ethics cases provide a useful tool for discussing ethical dilemmas and ethical decision making. The second edition was published in 2018.
Teaching & Learning in Social Work
JANUARY 26, 2023
What are the social work values addressed in your course (think about the National Association of Social Worker’s Code of Ethics)? What are the social work competencies addressed by your course (think about the competencies outlined by Council on Social Work Education [CSWE] )?
Social Work Blog
FEBRUARY 27, 2022
The Texas attempt to change the definition of child abuse are in direct opposition of social work values, principles, and our code of ethics. And most importantly, they pose danger to transgendered youth and their families. Abbott’s directive is discriminatory, unjust and directly targets transgendered and gender expansive youth.
Social Work Blog
MARCH 24, 2022
On March 18, 2022, NASW participated in the amicus brief , with several other child advocacy organizations, led by the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC) in support of the emergency motion filed by Plaintiff-Appellees. After the TRO was granted, Texas filed an appeal.
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