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The purpose of this ethics code is to establish a set of principles and standards to guide decision-making and conduct for all human services professionals. It serves to safeguard the well-being of clients, uphold the integrity of the profession, and foster trust and respect in all professional relationships.
The fundamental values of the human services profession include respecting the dignity and welfare of all people; promoting self-determination; affirming diversity; advocating for social justice and change; and acting with integrity, honesty, genuineness and objectivity.
NASW Code of Ethics: Ethical Standards. 1.01 Commitment to Clients. Social workers’ primary responsibility is to promote the well-being of clients. In general, clients’ interests are primary.
The NASW Code of Ethics defines the values, principles, and ethical standards that guide decision-making and everyday professional conduct of social workers.
Ethical Principles. The following broad ethical principles are based on social work’s core values of service, social justice, dignity and worth of the person, importance of human relationships, integrity, and competence. These principles set forth ideals to which all social workers should aspire.
The NOHS Code of Ethics consists of two sections: Preamble: a short narrative introduction. Ethical Standards: 44 standards that are grouped in seven areas including responsibility to clients, colleagues, profession, public and society, employers, self, and students.
The ethical code of the National Organization for Human Services (NOHS), Ethical Standards for Human Services Professionals, was first drafted and approved in the 1990's. More recently, a substantial five-year effort was given to preparing for and developing its first revision.
There is a code of ethics for the human services profession that will help you build that foundation. In fact you will be required to use that code as soon as you start working in this profession, including during your practicum and internship experiences.
Social workers should take reasonable steps to ensure that employers are aware of social workers’ ethical obligations as set forth in the NASW Code of Ethics and of the implications of those obligations for social work practice.
human service professionals and educators uphold the integrity and ethics of the profession, partake in constructive criticism of the profession, promote client and community well-being, and enhance their own professional growth.