NASW National Association of Social Workers Michelle Garcia, Valerie Garcia, Carmina Rendon

●Mission ●Endorsement ●Demographics ●History ●Major Topic Areas ●Explicit v.s. Implicit ●Aspirational v.s. Obligatory ●Unique Aspects ●Comparisons ●Suggested Changes Itinerary Michelle

Promote, develop, and protect the practice of social work and social workers Seek to enhance the effective functioning and well-being of of individuals, families and communities through its work and through its advocacy. Mission Michelle

●NASW Delegate Assembly ●The Delegate Assembly is the representative, decision-making body-comprised of 277 elected delegates-through which NASW members set broad organizational policy, establish program priorities, and develop a collective stance on public and professional issues. ●PACE: Political Action for Candidate Election is a political action arm of the NASW. PACE endorses and financially contributes to candidates from any party who support NASW’s policy agenda. Valerie Endorsement

● The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is the largest membership organization of professional social workers in the world, with 132,000 members. Valerie Demographics

NASW was established in 1955 through the consolidation of seven organizations: ●American Association of Social Workers (AASW) ●American Association of Psychiatric Social Workers (AAPSW) ●American Association of Group Workers (AAGW) ●Association for the Study of Community Organization (ASCO) ●American Association of Medical Social Workers (AAMSW) ●National Association of School Social Workers (NASSW) ●Social Work Research Group (SWRG) The NASW Delegate Assembly adopts the first NASW Code of Ethics on October 13, Valerie History

● Principle added to address non-discrimination ● Revision added 6 sections of standards, consisting of 82 principles and a preamble. Introduced the enforcement of ethical practices among social workers using the Code as a basis and standard for everyday conduct of social workers. ● Modified following an inquiry by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission. Focused on principles related to solicitation of clients, fee setting and acceptance compensation for referrals. ●1993, 1996, 1999 ● Revision incorporated sexual orientation, gender identity and immigration status into the existing non-discrimination standards. Valerie Revision History

●Preamble ●Purpose ●Ethical Principles & Values (6) ●Ethical Standards (6 Sections consisting of 51 standards) Major Topic Areas Michelle

“The primary mission of the social work profession is to enhance human wellbeing and help meet the basic human needs to all people, with particular attention to the needs and empowerment of people who are vulnerable, oppressed, and living in poverty.” Preamble Michelle

●NASW works to enhance the professional growth and development of its members, to create and maintain professional standards, and to advance sound social policies. ●The NASW Code of Ethics is intended to serve as a guide to everyday professional conduct of social workers. Purpose Carmina

Service Social Justice Dignity and Worth of the Person Importance of Human Relationships Integrity Competence Ethical Principles & Values Carmina

●Section 1: Responsibilities to Clients (16) ●Section 2: Responsibilities to Colleagues (11) ●Section 3: Responsibilities in Practical Settings (10) ●Section 4: Responsibilities as Professionals (8) ●Section 5: Responsibilities to the Social Work Profession (2) ●Section 6: Responsibilities to the Broader Society (4) Ethical Standards Valerie

Section 1: Responsibilities to Clients (16) Explicit Value: Informed Consent (Section 1.03) Implicit Value: Cultural Competence and Social Diversity (Section 1.05) Valerie Explicit v.s. Implicit Section 2: Responsibilities to Colleagues (11) Explicit Value: Referral for Services (Section 2.06) Implicit Value: Respect (Section 2.01)

Explicit v.s. Implicit Section 3: Social Workers’ Ethical Responsibilities in Practice Settings (10) Explicit Value: Billing (3.05) Implicit Value: Supervision and Consultation (3.01) Michelle Section 4: Social Workers’ Ethical Responsibilities as Professional (8) Explicit Value: Competence (4.01) Implicit Value: Discrimination (4.02)

●Some of the standards set by this code are enforceable “obligatory” guidelines for professional conduct, and some are aspirational. ●This code of ethics sets forth values, ethical principles, and ethical standards to which professionals aspire and by which their actions can be judged. ●The extent to which each standard is enforceable is a matter of professional judgement to be exercised by those responsible for reviewing alleged violations of ethical standards. Aspirational or Obligatory Valerie

●March is National Social Work Month ●2015 marks the NASW’s 60th Anniversary ●NASW Code of Ethics became available in Spanish in 2008 ●Key Terms: enhance, help, empowerment, respect, engage. Unique Aspects Carmina

Similar Principles Specific to Marriage & Family Therapy Comparisons Mission Statements Obligatory Carmina

●Alternate word choices. ●Stressing the importance of some issues more clearly. Suggested Changes Michelle

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