Into.+to+SWSSW+Code+of+Ethics

According to the //Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers Code of Ethics: Principle 1: Relationship with Client,// we as College members must adhere to the following principles when dealing with clients and their relationships:
 * 1) College members and clients participate together in setting and evaluating goals. Goals for relationships between College members and clients include the enhancement of a clients' functioning and the strengthening of the capacity of clients to adapt and make changes.
 * 2) College members observe, clarify and inquire about information presented to them by clients.
 * 3) College members respect and facilitate self-determination in a number of ways including acting as resources for clients and encouraging them to decide which problems they want to address as well as how to address them.
 * 4) College members demonstrate acceptance of each client's uniqueness.
 * 5) College members are aware of their values, attitudes and needs and how these impact on their professional relationships with clients.
 * 6) College members distinguish their needs and interests from those of their clients to ensure that clients' needs and interests remain paramount.
 * 7) College members employed by organizations maintain an awareness and consideration of the purpose, mandate and function of those organizations and how these impact on and limit professional relationships with clients.