Reclaiming Our Social Work Roots for Ethical Practice

Title: Reclaiming Our Social Work Roots for Ethical Practice

Date: September 24, 2026

Time: 9:00 am -12:15 pm 

Description: In today’s complex and evolving practice environments, social workers are increasingly called upon to navigate ethical issues with clarity, confidence, and integrity. This interactive workshop invites participants to reconnect with the foundational values and principles of the profession to strengthen ethical decision-making in contemporary practice. Through reflective exercises and practical tools, participants will explore the core elements of ethical reasoning and the enduring relevance of the NASW Code of Ethics. The session will highlight key ethical concepts including Best Interests of the Client, Protection of the Vulnerable, Client Self-Determination, Privacy & Confidentiality, and Conflicts of Interest. Participants will also examine risk management strategies that support ethical and accountable practice in diverse settings. NASW Code of Ethics sections covered: the six Ethical Values, and all sections of the code.   

Objectives: Participants will: 

• Distinguish the basic elements and terms used for ethical decision-making. 
•Examine the use of the professional ethical code and the function served by an ethical code. 
•Identify the common ethical concepts relevant to social work practice, including: Best Interests of the Client, Protection of the Vulnerable, Client Self-Determination, Privacy & Confidentiality, and Conflicts of Interest. 
•Examine Risk Management strategies for ethical practice. 

CEUS: 3 CAT 1 in ethics 

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