APPE Statement on Racial Injustice and Professional Ethics
The Association for Practical and Professional Ethics (APPE) is committed to furthering public dialogue in ethics and advancing ethical conduct among all professions. During these troubling times following the recent killings of Black Americans George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery, APPE reaffirms these commitments and acknowledges its moral obligation to be a voice for the values of equity, solidarity, and social justice.
To that end, we call upon every individual to stand firmly against the entrenched and unethical systems of racial oppression and discrimination.
We ask professional organizations, businesses, and employers to actively move beyond a written code of ethical conduct and engage in the hard work to institutionalize the cultural shifts needed to transform those words into daily professional behavior. We implore the law enforcement community, especially, to take immediate and visible action to inculcate the highest ethical standards among all of its professionals to stop police violence.
Our deepest sympathy to the families and friends of Mr. Floyd, Ms. Taylor, and Mr. Arbery.