As part of their professional development, social work students are expected to subscribe to the values and ethical principles as spelled out in the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics and the Council on Social Work Education's Curriculum Policy Statement.
Values express our beliefs about what is important, good, right and fair.
The provide the basis for ethical principles, which are expressed as professional behaviors. Social workers respect the inherent dignity and worth of the person. Social workers recognize the central importance of human relations . Social workers behave in a trustworthy manner . Social workers practice within their areas of competence and develop and enhance their professional expertise.