Next up, a section of the NASW Code of Ethics that's just a concise two sentences, 1.11 Sexual Harassment. In order not make this trickier than if would be if you read the section first, here's a definition-based question (you'll see these from time to time on the exam--rarely):
According to the NASW Code of Ethics, sexual harassment includes:
A) Verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.
B) Sexual advances and requests for sexual favors.
C) Unwanted sexual advances and requests for sexual favors.
D) Sexual advances, sexual solicitation, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.
Have an answer? Great. Reading the code makes it impossible to miss. It goes like this:
Social workers should not sexually harass clients. Sexual harassment includes sexual advances, sexual solicitation, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.
Simple. Don't sexually harass clients...and here's what that means. This section poses a challenge to exam item writers. How do you come up with something that isn't completely obvious? For that reason, don't be shocked if this section doesn't make regular appearances on the ASWB exam. But there are vignette-like ways to pose what are essential definition questions.
A social worker is accused of sexual harassment by a client. Which of the following constitute sexual harassment according to the NASW Code of Ethics?
Same answer options, same correct answer (it's D). Any questions? Probably not. You're prepped.
For reading up on sexual harassment in the workplace (by social worker and others), here's the NASW:
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