Code of Ethical Principles and Standards of Professional Practice   Association members aspire to: Practice their profession with integrity, honesty, truthfulness and adherence to the absolute obligation to safeguard professional trust. Act according to the highest standards and visions of their organization, profession and conscience. Encourage colleagues to embrace and apply these ethical principles and standards of professional practice. Inspire others through their own sense of dedication and high purpose. Improve their professional knowledge and skills so that their performance will better serve others. Respect the basic human rights of individuals and groups as expressed in the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international conventions derived from that Declaration. Empower individuals, groups, communities, and societies to act on their own behalf in so far as is possible. Demonstrate concern for the interests, well-being, and dignity of self, colleagues, and other individuals affected by their actions. Be fully aware of their professional responsibility to the communities and societies in which they live and work; apply and make public their personal knowledge in order to contribute to the public good. Be aware of the effects of social policy and service delivery on the lives of their colleagues and the people they serve. Identify options and support steps to advocate for the principles of social justice.