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CODE OF ETHICS |
OUR VALUES AND ETHICAL PRINCIPLES The mission of the social work profession is rooted in a set of core values. These core values, embraced by social workers throughout the profession's history, are the foundation of social work's unique purpose and perspective. It is these values that are the root of our ethical principles: Service Ethical Principle: Social workers' primary goal is to help people in need and to address social problems Social Justice Ethical Principle: Social workers challenge social injustice. Dignity and Worth of the Person Ethical Principle: Social workers respect the inherent dignity and worth of the person. Importance of Human Relationships Ethical Principle: Social workers recognize the central importance of human relationships. Integrity Ethical Principle: Social workers behave in a trustworthy manner. Competence Ethical Principle: Social workers practice within their areas of competence and develop and enhance their professional expertise. |
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CODE OF ETHICS
The Code of Ethics for Professional Social Workers and other Social Service Practitioners, recognises that social work is a professional activity. Social workers have obligations to service users, to their employers, to one another, to colleagues in other disciplines and to society. The Code of Ethics (COE) is intended to serve as a guide to enable social workers to conduct their practice in accordance with the primary values and ethical standards of the profession. The Jamaica Association of Social Workers (JASW) is the professional association for social workers in Jamaica. JASW has a duty to ensure, as far as possible, that its members discharge their ethical obligations and are afforded the professional rights which are necessary for the safeguarding and promotion of the rights of service users. The primary objective of the JASW Code of Ethics is to express the values and principles which are integral to social work, and to give guidance on ethical practice. While the Code is responsive to the state of the development of social work in Jamaica, it reflects the globally accepted principles of the profession. |
