Standards of Practice
On March 31, 2023, the Council of ACSW approved and implemented the latest Standards of Practice that including required changes as a result of amendments to the Health Professions Act. These standards replace the March 2019 document.
Click Here to Download 2023 Standards of Practice
Code of Ethics
Two of the most important documents for social workers are the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. ACSW currently uses the CASW 2005 Code of Ethics that were approved by Council in 2007.
Code of Ethics related links
Practice Guidance
Management of Consent and Confidentiality when working with Minors
On October 23, 2013 the Council of ACSW approved the Guidelines on the Management and Consent and Confidentiality When Working with Minors . These Guidelines are not regulations, nor are they standards. They are, however, tantamount to best practices when working with minors and can therefore be referenced when determining whether a social worker’s conduct is ethical and professional.
Medical Assistance in Dying
Statement on Reparative or Conversion Therapy
- Practice Statement on Conversion Therapy 06-20
- Background Document Conversion Therapy
- Frequently Asked Questions Conversion Therapy
Practicing Outside the Scope of Social Work