APA AND NASW CULTURAL COMPETENCE

APA and NASW cultural competence



APA and NASW cultural competence

NASW Code of Ethics

Social workers' ethical responsibilities to clients

Social workers should understand culture and its function in human behavior and society, taking into account the strengths that exist in all cultures (NASW, 2006).

Social workers should have knowledge of their clients, a culture and be able to demonstrate competence in the provision of services that are sensitive to the clients of cultures and the differences among people and cultural groups (NASW, 2006).

Social workers should obtain education about and try to understand the nature of social diversity and oppression ...