American Counseling Association Ethics Committee Research Articles

Report of the ACA Ethics Committee: 2006–2007

This report summarizes the activities of the American Counseling Association Ethics Committee during the period from July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007. Ethics Committee membership, an overview of the mission of the Ethics Committee and goals for 2006–2007, summary data of the complaints filed and the inquiries received, and education activities of the Committee are presented.

Report of the ACA Ethics Committee: 2005–2006

This report summarizes the activities of the American Counseling Association Ethics Committee during the period from July 1, 2005, through June 30, 2006. Ethics Committee membership, an overview of the mission of the Ethics Committee and goals for 2005–2006, summary data of the complaints filed and the inquiries received, and education activities of the Committee are presented.

Report of the ACA Ethics Committee: 2004-2005

This report summarizes the activities of the American Counseling Association (ACA) Ethics Committee during the period of July 1, 2004, through June 30, 2005. Summary data of the complaints filed and the inquiries received are presented.

Report of the ACA Ethics Committee: 2003-2004

This report summarizes the activities of the American Counseling Association (ACA) Ethics Committee during the period of July 1, 2003, through June 30, 2004. Summary data of the complaints filed and the inquiries received are presented.

Report of the ACA Ethics Committee: 2002–2003

This report summarizes the activities of the American Counseling Association (ACA) Ethics Committee during the period of July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2003. Summary data of the complaints filed and the inquiries received are presented.

Report of the ACA Ethics Committee: 2001–2002

This report summarizes the activities of the American Counseling Association (ACA) Ethics Committee during the period of July 1, 2001, through June 30, 2002. An overview of the mission of the Ethics Committee, Ethics Committee membership, educational activities, review of policies and procedures, and adjudication activities is presented.

The Evolution of Ethics: Personal Perspectives of ACA Ethics Committee Chairs

This article presents a survey of the American Counseling Association Ethics Committee chairs regarding their experiences, learning, and insights in the area of professional counselor ethics resulting from their service on the committee. In addition, ethics chairs reflect on current and future trends in counselor ethics.

Report of the ACA Ethics Committee: 2000–2001

This report summarizes the activities of the American Counseling Association (ACA) Ethics Committee during the period of July 1, 2000, through June 30, 2001. Summary data of the complaints filed and inquiries received are presented.

Report of the ACA Ethics Committee: 1996–1997

This report summarizes the activities of the American Counseling Association (ACA) Ethics Committee for 1996–1997. Summary data of the complaints filed and the inquiries received are presented along with a discussion of the other activities of the committee.

Report of the ACA Ethics Committee: 1995–1996

This report contains data about ethical complaints and inquiries processed by the American Counseling Association (ACA) Ethics Committee from 1995 to 1996. This report also includes a discussion of the findings of the committee, information about the approval of the new ACA Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice, and educational efforts undertaken by the committee.

When a Colleague Is Impaired: The Individual Counselor's Response

Few situations are more distressing for professional counselors than to know or suspect that a colleague is practicing while being impaired. This article suggests appropriate steps that an individual counselor might take to help an impaired colleague, using as a guide, the ethical decision‐making model developed by the American Counseling Association Ethics Committee. Two scenarios are presented to illustrate how the model might be applied.

Report of the ACA Ethics Committee: 1993–1994

The activities of the American Counseling Association (ACA) Ethics Committee are reviewed for the year 1993–1994. Summary data of ethical complaints and formal inquiries received during the year are presented followed by a brief discussion of trends noted. Updated information about the revision of the ACA Ethical Standards and the Policies and Procedures for Processing Complaints of Ethical Violations is also provided.

Report of the ACA Ethics Committee: 1992–1993

The activities of the American Counseling Association (ACA) Ethics Committee are summarized for the year 1992–1993. Complaints received and adjudicated by the committee as well as formal inquiries regarding ethical conduct are summarized.