NASW-TX: When Values & Laws Collide: Ethical Social Work in a Complex World (Part 1 of 2)

Course overview

Take a deep dive into 2025 changes to rules and laws that effect social work practice in Texas! Presented by NASW-TX Executive Director, Will Francis, LMSW, When Values & Laws Collide: Ethical Social Work in a Complex World will explore how the Code of Ethics and professional values both contribute to and sometimes conflict with the statutes and rules that define social work in Texas. Participants will learn about legislative developments at the state and national level and review a variety of cases and examples of practice conflicts. We'll delve into the core tenets of social work, navigating state and federal regulations that govern the profession, as well as the rules developed by TSBSWE and BHEC. Participants will gain a deep understanding of key elements, such as scope of practice, ethical conduct, record retention requirements, and the crucial intersection between legal frameworks and best practices. Texas Social Work Practice Act TSBSWE rules BHEC rules Social work workforce data Intersection of social work and restrictive laws Social work in schools, private practice, medical settings, and more