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CODE-ENFORCEMENT — Code-Enforcement Procedures

Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts (2022) · Reference for BCBAs, BCaBAs, and RBTs · Source: BACB

What does CODE-ENFORCEMENT say?

In keeping with its mission to provide consumer protection, the BACB works to promote and maintain standards of professional conduct in the practice of behavior analysis. The BACB Ethics Department implements Code-enforcement procedures to address alleged violations of any ethics requirements. The term 'ethics requirements' encompasses all the elements in the Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts and the RBT Ethics Code (2.0). Failure to respond to the BACB by the deadline provided will result in automatic suspension of certification, application eligibility, or other status with the BACB. Additionally, upon formal request by a governmental agency or court of law, or at the discretion of its CEO, the BACB may release all documentation related to an alleged violation.

Official source: read the full text in the Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts (2022) (official document).

Related sections

1.01 — Being Truthful1.02 — Conforming with Legal and Professional Requirements1.03 — Accountability1.04 — Practicing within a Defined Role1.05 — Practicing within Scope of Competence1.06 — Maintaining Competence1.07 — Cultural Responsiveness and Diversity1.08 — Nondiscrimination
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