how it can influence professional social worker in the following:

Compassion,
Service,
Social justice,
Dignity and worth of a person,
Importance of human relationships,
Integrity,
Competency, Self-determination,
Diversity,
Social care.

The first version of the NASW code of ethics, published in 1960, states that social workers are “dedicated to service for the welfare of mankind” and should “promote the well-being of all without discrimination.” These basic tenants hold true today, but the code has since evolved from a one-page document into a robust guide of professional conduct that outlines core values, ethical principles and ethical standards to guide social workers and the social work profession.