What Is The NASW Code Of Ethics 1.06 Conflicts Of Interest?

I would not give the clothes to the client because it would be considered a dual relationship. The client’s need for clothing is a personal affair that does not pertain to the treatment group. Consideration should also be given to the fact that the client would possibly feel that he or she owes the social worker something in return for the clothing items. I would provide the client with the contact information for the local clothing pantry. The NASW Code of Ethics 1.06 Conflicts of Interest relates to the above situation as it states that social workers should not engage in dual or multiple relationships with clients or former clients.

You are a social worker in a rural area and you sometimes see clients in the small town. You are shopping at the local hardware store and a client and her husband are also there. It’s
It would not make a difference if the social worker rented a room or the entire house to the client. Renting to a client would be a business deal in which the social worker would further in their personal business interests making it unethical of the social worker to do. The NASW Code of Ethics 1.06 Conflicts of Interest states that social workers should not engage in relationships with clients to further personal, religious, political, or business interests.

A group member asks a social worker facilitating a treatment group if he is married; he says no but mentions that he is dating someone. The group member wants to know who he is dating. The social worker is gay and does not want to reveal that he is dating another man. What should the social worker do or say? Why? Enter your Response