Now in its fifth edition, the Code of Professional Ethics for Rehabilitation Counselors continues to clarify and expand behavioral guidelines and practice for those in the rehabilitation counseling profession. Specific to certified rehabilitation counselors (CRC) in the private sector, this article details changes in the revised Code specific to Forensic Services (Section F) and Business Services (Section K). It also briefly describes the historical development of these sections of the Code and explores its implications.
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