NASW Foundation National Programs
Willard C. Wichers Ethics Education Program

The Willard C. Wichers Ethics Education Program underwrites educational initiatives and presentations on social work ethics through symposia at NASW conferences; and continuing education and training models for chapters. The symposia advance ethics education through open dialogue about critical ethics issues.

The program has sponsored symposia addressing issues such as Ethics and Boundary Issues and Ethical Issues and Managed Care. Recently, a forum on technology and maintaining ethical practice was held at the Social Work 2000 conference.

The program was created by Elizabeth DuMez to honor her father, Willard C. Wichers, a dedicated public servant whose life epitomized ethical sensibility. The Wichers Program serves as a testament to the foundation of the social work profession's principles and values. At the same time, it recognizes the need for respect and a better understanding of their impact on social work practice