2021 Revised NASW Code of Ethics is now in effect

2021 Revisions to the NASW Code of Ethics: Self-Care and Cultural Competence

On February 19, 2021, and November 6, 2020, the NASW Delegate Assembly approved revisions to the NASW Code of Ethics. The 2021 revisions to the Code took effect on June 1, 2021 and includes language that addresses the importance of professional self-care as well as revisions to the Cultural Competence standard. These changes affect all social workers. NASW is committed to advancing professional ethics by way of the following resources:

• The highlighted revisions to the NASW Code of Ethics can be found here.

• Watch the free 90-minute recorded webinar: 2021 Revisions to the NASW Code of Ethics: Self-Care and Cultural Competence.

• Read the following article and Frequently Asked Questions to learn more about the rationale for the 2021 approved revisions and other important details.

• Purchase your hard copy in English and/or Spanish at https://naswpress.org/