Frederic Reamer is professor of social work at Rhode Island College and was chair of the NASW Code of Ethics Revision Committee. His previous books include Ethical Dilemmas in Social Service, Social Work Values and Ethics, Social Work Malpractice and Liability, The Philosophical Foundations of Social Work, AIDS and Ethics, The Foundations of Social Work Knowledge, Rehabilitating Juvenile Justice (with Charles Shireman), and Social Work Research and Evaluation (all published by Columbia).

• Preface 1. Boundary Issues and Dual Relationships: Key Concepts Boundary Issues in the Human Services A Typology of Boundary Issues and Dual Relationships Managing Dual Relationships Sound Decision Making The Role of Practitioner Impairment 2. Intimate Relationships Sexual Relationships with Clients Sexual Relationships with Former Clients Counseling Former Sexual Partners Sexual Relationships with Clients' Relatives or Acquaintances Sexual Relationships with Supervisees, Trainees, Students, and Colleagues Physical Contact 3. Emotional and Dependency Needs Friendships with Clients Unconventional Interventions Self-disclosure Affectionate Communications Community-based Contact with Clients 4. Personal Benefit Barter for Services Business and Financial Relationships Advice and Services Favors and Gifts Conflicts of Interest 5. Altruism Giving Gifts to Clients Meeting Clients in Social or Community Settings Offering Clients Favors Accommodating Clients Self-disclosing to Clients 6. Unavoidable and Unanticipated Circumstances Geographic Proximity Conflicts of Interest Professional Encounters Social Encounters Epilogue

All helping professionals would benefit from incorporating the guidelines presented into their practice -- Patricia O'Donnell Journal of Religion & Spirituality "Poorly handled boundary problems comprise the most common basis for law suits and licensing board complaints involving mental health professionals. Reamer has compiled an engaging collection of diverse case materials and integrated these with thoughtful discussion and excerpts from key professional standards. The result is an exceptionally helpful guide for students and experienced practitioners alike, as well as a highly engaging read." -- Gerry Koocher, Gerald P. Koocher, PhD, ABPPAssociate Provost and Professor of Psychology Simmons College