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Code of Ethics PASWI

The Social Workers' Code of Ethics outlines the beliefs and standards that Philippine social workers adhere to in their professional practice. It believes in human dignity, rights and potential, as well as the role of social workers as agents of change. The code declares that social workers will uphold standards related to themselves and their profession, their clients, and their colleagues. This includes acting with honesty, respecting client self-determination and confidentiality, advocating for marginalized groups, and acknowledging other professionals while advocating for colleague welfare.

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Code of Ethics PASWI

The Social Workers' Code of Ethics outlines the beliefs and standards that Philippine social workers adhere to in their professional practice. It believes in human dignity, rights and potential, as well as the role of social workers as agents of change. The code declares that social workers will uphold standards related to themselves and their profession, their clients, and their colleagues. This includes acting with honesty, respecting client self-determination and confidentiality, advocating for marginalized groups, and acknowledging other professionals while advocating for colleague welfare.

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Social Workers’ Code of Ethics

We, the members of the Philippine Association of Social Workers, Inc. believing:

 In the inherent dignity and worth of all persons, emanating from a Supreme Being who directs our
actions of love for one another;
 That every human being has natural and social rights, capacities and responsibilities to develop his full
potentials as a human being;
 In the human being’s capacity to change and recognize the value of unity in diversity, individual
differences and pluralism in society;
 In free men and women living in a free society where poverty, in all its forms, is neither a fate nor a
punishment, but is condition that can and must be changed;
 In the family as the basic unit of society and its vital role in the growth and development of the
individual, the family system, and community;
 That the government, the private sector and the public have a joint responsibility to promote social
justice and to ensure political, economic and social well-being of all people;
 In the role of social workers as agents and advocates of change and in the promotion of
professionalism, responsibility and accountability; and,
 That our professional practice is deeply rooted in our cultural values,

DO HEREBY DECLARE that we will abide by these standards of ethical conduct:

Relative to Self and the Profession:

 To conduct myself in a manner consistent with the philosophy, principles, values, and beliefs of the
social work profession;
 To act at all times with honesty, openness, and transparency in all my professional transactions;
 To constantly work towards my own professional advancement so as to contribute to the promotion of
the social work practice;
 To contribute time and professional expertise to activities that promote respect for the integrity and
competence of social workers;
 To share research knowledge and practice wisdom to colleagues and other professionals;
 To be vigilant and act to prevent the unauthorized and unqualified practice of social work;
 To support the professional association duly organized and constitute for the professional welfare of all
social workers;
 To respond and volunteer my professional services in times of emergency;
 To uphold and protect the dignity and integrity of the profession; and
 To promote cultural values that will enhance the practice of social work profession.

Relative to Clients:

 To uphold the basic human rights of clients and serve them without discrimination;
 To accept primary responsibility and accountability to clients, respecting their right to self-
determination and observe confidentiality in all my dealings with them;
 To seek out the marginalized and ensure equal access to the resources, services and opportunities
required to meet basic needs; and,
 To expand choice and opportunity for all persons, with special regard for disadvantaged or oppressed
groups or persons.

Relative to Colleagues:

 To acknowledge and respect the professional expertise of other disciplines, extending all necessary
cooperation that will enhance effective services;
 To bring any violation of professional ethics and standards to the attention of the appropriate bodies
inside and outside the profession, and ensure that relevant clients are properly involved; and
 To advocate with legislative and policy bodies for the welfare of all colleagues

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