Essay On Nasw Code Of Ethics

The mission statement, values and ethics of the social work profession have been drafted and published by The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) in a pamphlet entitled “Code of Ethics of the National Association of Social Workers” (NASW, 1999). The primary mission statement of the profession is to enhance human well-being and helps meet the basic human needs of all people, with particular attention to the needs and empowerment of people who has vulnerable, oppressed and living in poverty. NASW is now the largest association of social workers in the world. Its major functions are
• To promote the professional development
• To advance sound social policies
• To provide membership services and
• To establish and maintain standards of social work practice.
Purposes of the NASW Code of Ethics.

The code’s principles and standards should guide social workers in professional relationships with those they serve, colleagues, employers, other individual and professions, the community and society as a whole.
Social workers Ethical Responsibilities to Clients.
Commitment to Clients: The primary responsibility of social workers is to promote the wellbeing of their client: on occasion, the interests of society or the demands of the law may take precedence.
Self- Determination: Social workers should support their clients’ right to self-determination: an exception is if the social worker believes that client is in imminent danger of harming self or someone else.
Informed Consent: Social workers should take appropriate measures to ensure that the client understands fully the purpose of the services; risks associated with services to be rendered, service alternatives and clients’ right to decline or discontinue services. Consent should be obtained in writing from the client before video or audio taping clients or sharing information with the third