Standard 1.09 of the NASW Code of Ethics states that social workers should not have sexual relationships with current clients. The difference between this standard and the question concerns current and previous customers. However, if Standard 1.09 defines social worker as a general term, then I also believe that the same ethical standards regarding sexual relationships with formal clients should be applicable to all social workers. In situations like this, I see no difference between a social worker and a clinician. They are still people who work with clients and should not be having sexual relations. To determine whether a social worker is a clinician, this will depend on the type of work performed. If a social worker has a therapeutic relationship with a client, I would consider them a clinician. If a social worker simply provides information and connects resources to the client, this would not be considered a therapeutic relationship. Regardless of the work performed by the social worker, it is never appropriate to engage in sexual activity with a