Unit 2.1 DB: Human Services Codes of Ethics

Resources

This is the National Organization for Human Services’ code of ethics for human services professionals.

· Ethical Standards for Human Services Professionals . (2015). National Organization for Human Services.

This is the American Counseling Associations’ code of ethics for counselors Pay particular attention to page 3.

· 20 14  ACA Code of Ethics . (2014). American Counseling Association. 

This article discusses the code of ethics as a living document, one that changes as the field evolves. It also notes important considerations during the revising of the American Counseling Associations code of ethics. 

· Meyers, L. (2014, May 22).  A living document of ethical guidance . Counseling Today.

This is the National Association of Social Workers’ code of ethics. Pay particular attention to section 1.05 under ethical standards, approved in 2008.

· Code of Ethics . (2017). National Association of Social Workers. 

This chapter discusses multicultural challenges in service agencies as demographics change in society.  

· González, M. J., & Congress, E. P. (2013).  Multicultural Perspectives in Social Work Practice with Families . New York: Springer Publishing Company.

This infosheet discusses social media and ethics and provides 10 tips for professional counselors. 

· Social Media: 10 Tips for Professional Counselors  (n.d.). Counselors Advocate: American Counseling Association. 

Infograph on ethical decision making.

· So You Have an Ethical Dilemma?  (n.d.). American Counseling Association. 

The meaning of human services explains human services workers in NYC and their work serving disadvantaged groups.

Watch Video

The Meaning of Human Services

A look at the National Association of Social Workers’ code of ethics.

Watch Video

Judge me not..... The National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics