Code of Conduct & Ethics
Core ethical principles aligned with NASW and IFSW frameworks, distilled for study and practice.
Social workers elevate service to others above self-interest, drawing on their knowledge, values, and skills to help people in need and address social problems.
Social workers pursue social change, particularly with and on behalf of vulnerable and oppressed individuals and groups, challenging injustice and inequality.
Social workers treat each person in a caring and respectful fashion, mindful of individual differences and cultural and ethnic diversity.
Social workers recognize the central importance of human relationships and engage people as partners in the helping process.
Social workers behave in a trustworthy manner, acting honestly and responsibly and promoting ethical practices on the part of the organizations with which they are affiliated.
Social workers practice within their areas of competence and develop and enhance their professional expertise continually.
These principles are study aids summarizing widely recognized professional ethical standards. Always refer to the official NASW Code of Ethics and IFSW Statement of Ethical Principles for authoritative guidance.