Social Work Ethics and the Internet

Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026; 9:00 AM - 12:15 PM

CE: 3 Cat I in Ethics

Presenter: Corey Beauford, LCSW-C, LICSW
Founder & President, Inspired Consulting Group, LLC

Synopsis: Section 1.06 of the NEW NASW Code of Ethics states: Social workers should be aware that posting personal information on professional websites or other media
might cause boundary confusion, inappropriate dual relationships, or harm to clients. Social workers should be aware that personal affiliations may increase the likelihood that clients
may discover the social worker’s presence on Web sites, involvement in electronic communication with groups social media, and other forms of technology. Social workers should be aware that involvement in electronic communication with groups based on race, ethnicity, language, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical ability, religion, immigration status, and other personal affiliations may affect their ability to work effectively with particular clients. This interactive training will examine considerations that social workers should take into account when deciding to join online groups, post videos to social media sites, and post comments to online articles. Lastly, the training will make use case study reviews and small group discussions.

Ethical Codes (COMAR) focused on in the workshop: tba

Learning Objectives: After this training, participants will: 
1. Understand portions of the new NASW Code of Ethics that relate to the ethical use of the internet and various forms of technology.
2. Be able to resolve workplace ethical dilemmas related to the use of the internet.
3. Be able to draft social media and internet policies that align with the NASW Code of Ethics. 

Register now for "Social Work Ethics and the Internet"

Please Note: This workshop meets 3 of the 6 CEUs required for License Renewal for the Delaware and DC Boards of Social Work
Please Note: This workshop qualifies for the Maryland BSWE 3-hour Ethics requirement for license renewal.