Download and complete the values inventory survey Download values inventory survey. In this survey, created by Sunny Harris Rome from George Mason University, you will read statements about values and mark your personal agreement or disagreement. You will then indicate how knowledgeable you are about each of the issues.

Keep in mind as you complete this inventory that there is no right or wrong answer to these questions. The goal here is to understand what your own personal values are, what your knowledge is about these areas, and what the profession's official stance on them is.

Part 2

After completing the values inventory survey, download the NASW Positions document Download NASW Positions document. Review NASW's stance on each of the questions, and compare them to your own responses to the survey. Again, keep in mind that there is no right or wrong answer.

Part 3

Answer the prompts below. Remember, social workers are a diverse group of people, and healthy debate and discussion on many of these questions is ongoing. This is your chance to start to join that discussion!

Answer the following questions in your reflection:

How do your positions and NASW's positions compare? If you need further information, refer to the relevant section of Social Work Speaks.

Why do you think specific discrepancies might exist?

What are the implications of the "match" between your values and the profession's values?

How can you, as a social worker engaged in advocacy, navigate any differences or conflicts between your personal values and those of the profession?

Finally, how did you assess your level of knowledge on the various issues in the inventory? What conclusions can you draw from that?