BASW Position Statement: Naming of Social Workers

BASW is frequently asked to explain the position of the social work profession on current issues. These position statements seek to explain positions that we express on issues that arise frequently. They comprise statements in bold and commentary in italics. The commentary seeks to reflect our Code of Ethics, the views of our members expressed through our democratic structures, and our understanding of social work internationally as a practicebased profession and an academic discipline.

This position statement about the naming of social workers is about naming and criticising of social workers in the press, online, in reported cases and by members of the public. This is sometimes called 'naming and shaming.