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Code of Ethics
Overview
Approved by the 1996 NASW Delegate Assembly and revised
by the 1999 NASW Delegate Assembly
The NASW Code of Ethics is intended to serve as a guide
to the everyday professional conduct of social workers. This Code includes
four sections. The first Section, "Preamble," summarizes the social
work profession's mission and core values. The second section, "Purpose
of the NASW Code of Ethics," provides an overview of the Code's
main functions and a brief guide for dealing with ethical issues
or dilemmas in social work practice. The third section, "Ethical
Principles," presents broad ethical principles, based on social
work's core values, that inform social work practice. The final
section, "Ethical Standards," includes specific ethical standards
to guide social workers' conduct and to provide a basis for adjudication.
The NASW Code of Ethics applies only to NASW members.
If you believe a social work member of NASW is in violation of
this Code of Ethics, one of your options is to file a
complaint with NASW (see NASW Procedures
for Professional Review [PDF; requires Adobe
Acrobat Reader]). If you are a member of NASW and you believe
your employer or agency has unfairly imposed limits on, or penalties
for, professional action on behalf of clients, or has violated
their own personnel standards, one of your options is to file a
professional action or personnel standards complaint with NASW
(see NASW Procedures for Professional
Review [PDF; requires Adobe
Acrobat Reader]).
Contact NASW, Office of Ethics and Professional Review, 1-800-638-8799,
ext. 256, for instructions.
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