NASW's COMMITMENT TO SOCIAL WORK EXCELLENCE

NASW has a proud tradition of setting the highest standards for social work practice, since the creation of the NASW Code of Ethics in 1955. NASW has been a significant advocate for social work  licensure laws modeled on NASW practice standards as a benchmark for competent practice. NASW  continues to offer credentials and certifications recognizing social worker expertise.  NASW takes its responsibility seriously to protect consumers, empower the profession and demonstrate to employers and the community the quality and contribution of social work knowledge, skills and expertise.

NASW standards set specific guidelines for practice in a variety of settings. They guide clinical social work practice, inform consumers, and help maintain and improve the quality of services provided.

NASW PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS & CLINICAL INDICATORS

NASW Practice Standards online - Members Only! http://www.socialworkers.org/practice/

• Standards for Continuing Professional Education 
• Standards for the Practice of Clinical Social Work 
• Standards for the Practice of Social Work with Adolescents 
• Standards of Practice for Social Work Mediators 
• Standards for School Social Work Services 
• Standards for Social Work Case Management 
• Standards for Social Work Personnel Practices 
• Standards for Social Work Practice in Child Protection 
• Standards for Social Work Services in Long-Term Care Facilities 
• Clinical Indicators for Social Work and Psychosocial
  Services in the Acute Psychiatric Hospital 
• Clinical Indicators for Social Work and Psychosocial
  Services in the Acute Care Medical Hospital 
• Clinical Indicators for Social Work and Psychosocial
  Services in Nursing Homes 
• Clinical Indicators for Social Work and Psychosocial
  Services in Nephrology Settings 

Model Social Work Practice Act  http://www.aswb.org/Model_law.pdf

NASW Code of Ethics   http://www.socialworkers.org/pubs/code/default.asp

NASW's Ethical Dilemma of the Month  http://www.socialworkers.org/pubs/code/oepr/dilemma_03.asp

Ordering Multiple Copies of the NASW Code of Ethics http://www.naswpress.org/publications/books/profession/code_ethics/X2B.html

Order NASW Law Notes Series Publications http://www.naswdc.org/lds/lawnotes/price_list.asp

NASW's Legal Issue of the Month http://www.socialworkers.org/lds

NASW Insurance Trust's PRACTICE POINTERS http://www.naswinsurancetrust.org/understanding_risk_management/practice_pointers.asp