List any five standards for cultural competence in social work practice as approved by the National Association of Social Workers in 2001
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In 2001, the National Association of Social Workers approved the following standards for cultural competence in social work practice:
Ethics and values-Social workers shall function in accordance with the values, ethics, and standards of the profession, recognizing how personal and professional values may conflict with or accommodate the needs of diverse clients.
Self-awareness-Social workers shall seek to develop an understanding of their own personal, cultural values and beliefs as one way of appreciating the importance of multicultural identities in the lives of people.
Cross-cultural knowledge-Social workers shall have and continue to develop specialized knowledge and understanding about the history, traditions, values, family systems, and artistic expressions of major client groups that they serve.
Cross-cultural skills-Social workers shall use appropriate methodological approaches, skills, and techniques that reflect the workers' understanding of the role of culture in the helping process.
Service delivery-Social workers shall be knowledgeable about and skillful in the use of services available in the community and broader society and be able to make appropriate referrals for their diverse clients.?
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b. giving advice. c. making decisions for clients. d. judging their clients' actions.
An example of a prescriptive values would be:
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