Social Work Blog

APRIL 5, 2023

The NASW Code of Ethics is a set of standards that guide the professional conduct of social workers. All social workers should review the new text and affirm their commitment to abide by the Code of Ethics. All social workers should review the new text and affirm their commitment to abide by the Code of Ethics.

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Social Work Blog

MAY 27, 2022

Social workers have a long tradition of social justice and political advocacy – to include working to expand and protect voting rights and promote voter registration. Getty Images. Our essential work on behalf of protecting voting rights is needed now more than ever. Protecting the right to vote is synonymous with social work.

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Social Work Blog

MARCH 4, 2024

Reamer, was the first ethics casebook, including extensive cases and commentary, written exclusively for social workers. This book’s realistic ethics cases provide a useful tool for discussing ethical dilemmas and ethical decision making. The second edition was published in 2018.

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Social Work Blog

AUGUST 1, 2023

Ecosocial Work: Environmental Practice and Advocacy by Rachel Forbes and Kelly Smith answers that call with chapters that include theoretical frameworks and innovative tools. O’Brien encourages the reader to educate, engage, and make the connection between individual work and policy.

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Social Work Blog

AUGUST 1, 2023

Ecosocial Work: Environmental Practice and Advocacy by Rachel Forbes and Kelly Smith answers that call with chapters that include theoretical frameworks and innovative tools. O’Brien encourages the reader to educate, engage, and make the connection between individual work and policy.

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Beyond Advocacy

JUNE 29, 2022

They are eager to fulfill the NASW Code of Ethics mandate to pursue social justice and advocate for issues affecting people and communities, particularly those who are most vulnerable. Former Congressman Ed Towns hosted a virtual session on Mapping Your Path to Congress during the 2022 Student Advocacy Day in March.

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Social Work Blog

JANUARY 6, 2023

Despite decades of advocacy, Disabled people continue to experience ableism—such as inaccessibility, stigma, and exclusion—in all realms of social work. Unfortunately, none of these adequately align with the National Association of Social Workers’ Code of Ethics, which drives the profession. NASW members can read it here.

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