The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) code of ethics was accepted on October 13, 1960. In the last 55 years, it has developed as the standard for defining the values and principles that guide our conduct in all social work areas. There have been seven modifications that have been made to the NASW code of ethics. The modifications took place in the years 1967, 1979, 1990, 1993, 1996, 1999, and 2008.
The first revision that took place was in 1967. It was done to include nondiscrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, or national ancestry. This modification includes that I should work to stop and eradicate such discrimination in providing services, in work assignments, and in employment practices (National Association
The first revision that took place was in 1967. It was done to include nondiscrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, or national ancestry. This modification includes that I should work to stop and eradicate such discrimination in providing services, in work assignments, and in employment practices (National Association