The NASW Code Of Ethics In Social Work

The NASW Code of Ethics specifically states the duties of social workers to remain current and continue research to remain current with emerging policies and knowledge (NASW, 2017). Documents and books such as the DSM IV-TR come to mind. These are documents that are ever changing and evolving. It is up to professionals like social workers to continue collecting data and obtaining research to remain current. There is great importance to staying current. We do this to best serve those we work with. One example is the recent revision to Autism in the DSM. There used to be different subcategories to Autism such as Asperger’s. But, to better serve those with the diagnosis, it was modified to receive optimal services. Thinking of how far we have come with research is incredible. If we as social workers did not continuously research, then major events in history such as deinstitutionalization would have never happened. It takes driven and motivated people to notice things need to change and to do the research. The obligation of social workers to conduct research is certainly clearly outlined in the NASW. Another reason research is important in social work it the evolution of technology. There is

Because the importance of including children in research a “pediatric gap” was developed (Clark, 2009). Upon discovering this, they discovered that pediatric research must proceed to enhance ethical practice and the use of evidence-based treatments (Clark, 2009). No matter the age young or old, or the race/gender or ethnicity research done by social workers is needed, whether is is researching on the internet and through books, or research done by observation of people/practices. Research should also not discriminate. If it does, then pediatrics may be used. Once my thoughts and readings took off regarding the importance of research I now can see that research is the foundation for good