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The Code of Ethics - Responsibilities to the Broader Society

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker Exam

Knowing the NASW Code of Ethics means knowing the entire NASW Code of Ethics. To be prepared for the clinical social work exam, it's wise to dig past the micro practice principles in the code and continue all the way through to item #6, "Social Workers' Ethical Responsibilities to the Broader Society."

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Courts Matter to Social Workers: A Call for SCOTUS Ethics Reform

Social Work Blog

Alito’s transgression was compounded by his public disdain of even the thought that SCOTUS should be required to adopt a formal code of ethics ― as evidenced by his bogus insistence that Congress does not have the power to impose mandatory oversight of the on and off the bench conduct of justices. That is as grassroots as it gets.

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The Code of Ethics - Social and Political Action

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker Exam

The majority of ethics questions on the LCSW exam are likely to be drawn from the first sections of the NASW Code of Ethics. The bread and butter of ethics question writing. But as you're preparing, take care to read to the end of the code. The code reaches beyond clients and colleagues into the macro realm.

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Social worker talks about importance of self-care in self-published book

Social Work Blog

Social workers dedicate their lives to helping others, including some of the most vulnerable people in our society. However, research shows members of the social work profession are more likely to experience work-related stress, burnout, and a lower quality of life compared to other professions and the general population.

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Justin Hodge: Political Social Worker on the Rise

Beyond Advocacy

One of most rewarding aspects of the work we do at CRISP is encountering so many gifted social workers in all parts of the country who are eager to become change agents and difference makers by working in the policy and political arenas. Many are young and in the beginning stages of their budding social work careers.

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Celebrating Black Change Agents

University of Connecticut

Some social workers seem to forget the purpose of social work, often placing their personal values over professional values." -- Mildred "Mit" Joyner Dorothy Height 1912-2010 Although admitted to Barnard College, was not allowed to attend because the school did not admit African Americans.

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Happy Social Work Month from NASW Press. Enjoy 20% Off Books and eBooks

Social Work Blog

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.