NASW Code of Ethics Paper

NASW Code of Ethics Paper

Read and analyze the NASW Social Work Code of Ethics.  Based on your reading determine what you feel is the most important Value and the most important Ethical Standard are in the code.  How does this relate to your practicum experience? Write an opinion paper (minimum of 2 pages) that answer the following:

1. How can the Code of Ethics be used to guide the nature of the interaction in the social worker/client relationship at your placement agency? (10 points)

2. Identify the Social Work Value you consider the most important to worker/client interaction in your placement agency and discuss three reasons why you feel this is the most important value to guide the way social workers interact especially with the client base at your practicum agency. Include 2 examples in your answer. (20 points)

3. Identify what you consider to be the Social Work Ethical Standard that is most important in guiding the way social workers provide interventions to clients in your placement agency. (20 points)

• List the sub standards of the Ethical Standard
• Include at least 2 examples in your response