1. Values, Standards, and Practices for the Social Work Profession
Ethics
Values, Standards, and Practices for the Social Work Profession

2. Social Work Values Service Social Justice
Dignity and Worth of the Person
Importance of Human Relationships
Integrity
Competence

3. Code of Ethics: Ethical Responsibility to Clients
Commitment to Clients
Self-Determination
Informed Consent
Competence
Cultural Competence
Social Diversity
Conflicts of Interest
Privacy & Confidentiality
Access to Records
Sexual Relationships
Physical Contact
Sexual Harassment

4. Ethical Responsibility to Clients, cont.
Derogatory Language
Clients who lack Decision-Making Capacity
Interruption of Services
Termination of Services

5. Code of Ethics: Ethical Responsibility to Colleagues
Respect
Confidentiality
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Disputes Involving Colleagues
Incompetence of Colleagues
Unethical Conduct of Colleagues
Consultation
Referral for Services
Sexual Relationships
Sexual Harassment
Impairment of Colleagues

6. Code of Ethics: Ethical Responsibility in Practice Settings
Supervision & Consultation
Education & Training
Performance Evaluation
Client Records
Billing
Client Transfer
Administration
Continuing Education (CEUs) & Staff Development
Commitments to Employers
Labor Management Disputes

7. Code of Ethics: Ethical Responsibilities as Professionals
Competence
Discrimination
Private Conduct
Dishonesty, Fraud, & Deception
Impairment
Misrepresentation
Solicitations
Acknowledging Credit

8. Code of Ethics: Ethical Responsibility to the Profession
Integrity of the Profession
Evaluation & Research

9. Code of Ethics: Ethical Responsibilities to the Broader Society
Social Welfare
Public Participation
Public Emergencies
Social and Political Action

10. Ethical Decision Making
1. Recognize the Problem
2. Investigate the Variables
3. Get Feedback
4. Appraise Values (Personal and Professional) and Ethical Standards that apply
5. Evaluate the Dilemma based on Ethical Principles
6. Consider Alternatives
7. Weigh pros and cons
8. Make the Decision

11. Ethical Pyramid Protection of life Equality and inequality
Autonomy and freedom
Least harm
Quality of life
Privacy and confidentiality
Truthfulness and full disclosure

12. When Confronted with ethical dilemmas in general, follow these basic steps:
Consult with Code of Ethics
Talk with trusted colleague
Use a model of ethical decision making to arrive at a solution
Call NASW or Licensing Board for advice
Consult with attorney