Social workers recognize the central importance of human relationships. Social workers behave in a trustworthy manner. Social workers practice within their areas of competence and develop and enhance their professional expertise. Ethical standards are articulated under social workers' ethical responsibilities to clients, to colleagues, in practice settings, as professionals, to the social work profession, and to broader society. As a new NASW member, you will receive a full Code of Ethics .
Additional copies are available upon request.
Your actions and decision making should be guided by the Code . Your signature below attests that all information provided on this application is true and accurate. It also pledges you to uphold the Code and you can be held accountable on the basis of the standards set forth therein. I hereby affirm and agree that I will abide by the Code of Ethics of the National Association of Social Workers and agree to submit to proceedings for any alleged violation of the same in accordance with NASW bylaws. Payments, contributions, or gifts to the National Association of Social Workers, Inc., are not tax deductible as charitable contributions for income tax purposes.