Social Work Blog

MARCH 18, 2022

NASW promulgates professional policies, conducts research, publishes professional studies and books, provides continuing education and enforces the NASW Code of Ethics. NASW has worked to develop high standards of social work practice while unifying the social work profession.

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Social Work Haven

DECEMBER 4, 2022

What are the 7 codes of ethics? The Ethics of Social Work: An Overview” by Felicia Kornbluh offers an accessible look at ethical issues that social workers face in their day-to-day practice. What are the 7 codes of ethics? The 7 codes of ethics for social work are: 1.

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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. You can view a recording of this session and others on advocacy, immigration, child welfare, and environmental justice on the CRISP website.

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Social Work Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Self-care is important to social workers and in fact the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics included the importance of self-care when it was updated this year. Q: Why did you decide to become a social worker and work in the child welfare arena?

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Social Workers Speak

MARCH 3, 2022

The Texas chapter of the National Association of Social Workers issued a statement that it “stands opposed to any efforts to change the definition of child abuse to include ‘gender affirming care’” as referenced by Abbott and Paxton. In fact, you, a family member, or a friend have likely already been helped by a social worker.

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Social Workers Speak

JANUARY 6, 2022

People magazine posted a touching article about a caseworker who adopted a foster child under her supervision when the young woman reached adulthood. The article mentioned the NASW Code of Ethics , which discourages social workers from adopting clients under their care. The article reached a potential 36 million readers.

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