Social Work Values and Ethics

In response to the new Code of Ethics adopted in 1997 by the National Association of Social Workers - a significant change from earlier version of 1979 - Frederic G. Reamer has written a completely updated edition of his classic work. Taking into account more than twice as many ethical guidelines ( an increase from 70 to 160), this second edition includes: a discussion of the conceptual foundations of each of six core values considered to be the basis of social work ethics; additional material on confidentiality and privacy; vignettes accompanying many of the code's guidelines, helping to explain in practical terms the reasoning behind each one; a comprehensive overview of the issues of social work misconduct and malpractice. In its updated, expanded edition, this volume will remain a core text on the reading list of social work students and a valuable resource for practitioners to consult in years to come.