Main Purposes
What does the NASW Code of Ethics identify?
Core values on which social work's mission is based
There are no other sources of information about ethical thinking that can be helpful?
FALSE!
Ethical decision making is a _________
Process
Professionals behave in a trustworthy manner to clients.
Integrity
The right of the person to make his or her own decisions or choose what happens to them.
Autonomy
How can the general public hold social workers accountable?
Through our ethical standards
A code of ethics cannot guarantee ethical behavior
TRUE
The first section of the NASW Code of Ethics is _______________.
Preamble
Professionals treat each person in a caring and respectful way that mindful of individual difference and cultural and ethnic diversity
Dignity and worth of the person
Social workers’ primary goal is to help people in need and to address social problems
Service
What impact does the Code have for new practitioners?
socializes them to social work's mission, values, ethical principles, and ethical standards
Violation of standards in this Code automatically implies legal liability
FALSE
Social service professionals should provide services to clients within the context of a professional relationship based on valid _________
Informed consent
Social workers are encouraged to volunteer some portion of their professional skills with no expectation of significant financial return (pro bono service).
Service
Social workers recognize the central importance of human relationships.
Importance of Human Relationships
What does the code articulate for social workers?
whether or not they have engaged in unethical conduct
Technology-assisted social work services encompass all aspects of social work practice
TRUE
Social workers should keep up to date on emerging _______
Technology
TV show starring Steve Carell with bad workplace ethics
The Office
Social workers practice within their areas of competence and develop and enhance their professional expertise.
Competence
What is the code designed for?
to identify relevant considerations when there is a professional conflict or ethical uncertainties
The NASW Code of Ethics does not specify which values, principles, and standards are most important
TRUE!
The 2nd section of the NASW Code of Ethics is _____________.
Purpose of the NASW Code of Ethics
Summarize, reflect, and establish broad ethical principles that reflect a profession's core values and specific ethical standards
Code of ethics
Requires that we act in ways that treat people equitably and fairly. Actions that discriminate against individuals or a class of people arbitrarily or without a justifiable basis would violate this basic principle.
Justice