As a multidisciplinary group of professionals, the National Center for Crisis Management has established a Code of Ethical & Professional Standards for practice across disciplines. All Members must adhere to the code.

As a Member of the National Center for Crisis Management, I pledge:

• To be committed to the advancement of intervention in the the field of crisis management.

• To maintain the highest standards of competence and professional practice in my work with people during times of crisis.

• To provide only those services for which I am qualified by virtue of my knowledge, experience, training and education.

• To maintain my knowledge of the research literature directly related to the services I render.

• To respect the rights of individuals to privacy and confidentiality.

• To never misrepresent my credentials, education or membership status.

• To refrain from conduct that would be adverse to the interest and purpose of the National Center.

• To work toward increasing awareness of the effects of traumatic events and crisis situation



• To work toward improving the quality of support and intervention provided to victims before, during and in the aftermath of crisis situations.or traumatric events