ACCD CODE OF ETHICS:

In recognition of the profound responsibilities inherent in a profession dedicated to the adjustment of social relationships, I acknowledge these to be my building concepts:

• TO SERVE WITH HUMILITY

• TO ACT WITHOUT PREJUDICE

• TO UPHOLD THE LAW WITH DIGNITY

• TO BE OBJECTIVE IN THE PERFORMANCE OF MY DUTIES

• TO RESPECT THE INALIENABLE RIGHTS OF ALL PERSONS

• TO HOLD INVIOLATE THOSE CONFIDENCES REPOSED IN ME

• TO COOPERATE WITH FELLOW WORKERS AND RELATED AGENCIES

• TO BE AWARE OF MY RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE INDIVIDUAL AND TO THE COMMUNITY

• TO IMPROVE MY PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS THROUGH CONTINUOUSLY SEEKING  KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING.

I accept these principles as my code of ethics and shall build my professional life upon them.