The evolution of social work ethics.
The recent ratification of a new NASW Code of Ethics—the most ambitious set of ethical guidelines in social work's history—marks an important stage in the profession's development. This article traces the evolution of ethical norms, principles, and standards in social work during four stages in the...
| Published in: | Social Work Vol. 43; no. 6; pp. 488 - 501 |
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National Association of Social Workers
November 1998
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