• refers not to ethical duties and obligations and ethical responsibilities, but rather to values and principles
• uses fewer footnotes
• includes Guidelines for Ethical Practice that apply Code to common areas of social work practice
• includes index for quick reference
• maintains client as primary focus
• moves the pursuit of social justice to the second value, rather than as the last chapter (as in the 1994 Code)
FAQ
What are the key differences in the new CASW Code of Ethics (2005) compared to the former Code of Ethics (1994)?
Why is the 2005 Code of Ethics laid out differently?
The use of values and principles, as opposed to ethical duties and obligations and ethical responsibilities, is consistent with other national codes.
What are the similarities between the CASW Code of Ethics (2005) and the Codes of Ethics of other national social work associations?
A comparative analysis of the 1994 CASW Code of Ethics with the Codes of Ethics from the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW), Australia, Britain, and United States was an important phase of developing the 2005 CASW Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Ethical Practice.
Following are some similarities between the above Codes of Ethics and the 2005 CASW Code of Ethics:
• greater emphasis on the social justice mission of social work
• core principles of respect for dignity and worth of individuals, pursuit of social justice, service to humanity, integrity in professional practice, competence in professional practice, confidentiality in professional practice, client collaboration to bring about best interests of the client
• guidelines on confidentiality, informed consent, and disclosure, as well as expanded guidelines for private practice and research
• reference to values and principles
What is the process for future revisions of the Code? How can I comment on the current Code?
CASW intends to review the 2005 CASW Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Ethical Practice and welcomes comments and discussion that the 2005 Code has generated. CASW will gather feedback and will take it into consideration when conducting its a review. Email your comments to: casw@casw-acts.ca
List of Contacts:
- CASW Member Organizations
- Regulatory bodies
What are the key differences in the new CASW Code of Ethics (2005) compared to the former Code of Ethics (1994)?
• refers not to ethical duties and obligations and ethical responsibilities, but rather to values and principles
• uses fewer footnotes
• includes Guidelines for Ethical Practice that apply Code to common areas of social work practice
• includes index for quick reference
• maintains client as primary focus
• moves the pursuit of social justice to the second value, rather than as the last chapter (as in the 1994 Code)
Why is the 2005 Code of Ethics laid out differently?
The use of values and principles, as opposed to ethical duties and obligations and ethical responsibilities, is consistent with other national codes.
What are the similarities between the CASW Code of Ethics (2005) and the Codes of Ethics of other national social work associations?
A comparative analysis of the 1994 CASW Code of Ethics with the Codes of Ethics from the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW), Australia, Britain, and United States was an important phase of developing the 2005 CASW Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Ethical Practice.
Following are some similarities between the above Codes of Ethics and the 2005 CASW Code of Ethics:
• greater emphasis on the social justice mission of social work
• core principles of respect for dignity and worth of individuals, pursuit of social justice, service to humanity, integrity in professional practice, competence in professional practice, confidentiality in professional practice, client collaboration to bring about best interests of the client
• guidelines on confidentiality, informed consent, and disclosure, as well as expanded guidelines for private practice and research
• reference to values and principles
What is the process for future revisions of the Code? How can I comment on the current Code?
CASW intends to review the 2005 CASW Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Ethical Practice and welcomes comments and discussion that the 2005 Code has generated. CASW will gather feedback and will take it into consideration when conducting its a review. Email your comments to: casw@casw-acts.ca
List of Contacts:
- CASW Member Organizations
- Regulatory bodies
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