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Code of Ethics
In America Today, no Black person, except the selfish or irrational, can claim neutrality in the quest for Black
liberation nor fail to consider the implications of events taking place in our society. Given the necessity for committing
ourselves to the struggle for freedom, we as Black Americans practicing in the filed of social welfare set forth this statement
of ideals and guiding principles.
If a sense of community awareness is a precondition of humanitarian acts, then we as Black social workers must use
our knowledge of the Black community, our committment to its determination and out helping skills for the benefit of Black
people as we marshal our expertise to improve the quality of life of Black people. Our activities will be guided by
our Black community and to servce as advocates to relieve suffering of Black people by any means necessary.
Therefore, as Black social workers, we commi ourselves, collectively to the interests of our Black brethren and as
individuals subscribe to the following statements:
I regard as my primary obligation the welfare of the Black individual, Black family and Black community and will
engage in action for improving social conditions.
I give preference to this mission over my own personal interests.
I adopt the concept of a Black extended famly and embrace all Black people as my brothers and sisters, making no
distinction between their destiny and my own.
I hold myself responsible for the quality and extent of service performed by the agency or organization in which
I am employed, as it relates to the Black community.
I accept the responsibility to protect the Black community against unethical and hypocritical practice by individuals
or organizations engaged in social welfare activities.
I stand ready to supplement my paid or professional advocacy with coluntary service in the Black public interest.
I will consciously use my skills, and my whole being, as an instrument for social change, with particular attention
directed to the establishment of Black social institutions.
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