Code of Ethical and Professional Standards As a multidisciplinary group of professionals, the Academy established a Code of Ethical & Professional Standards for practice across disciplines. All members must adhere to the code. As a member of The American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress, I pledge: To be committed to the advancement of intervention for survivors of trauma. To maintain the highest standards of competence and professional practice in my work with trauma victims. To provide only those services for which I am qualified by virtue of my knowledge, experience 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 Academy. To work toward increasing awareness of traumatic stress and improving treatment for survivors.