1.C. Culture of Empowerment

NARR Standard 3.0 Core Principle: C. Create a Culture of Empowerment.

This principle is founded on the importance of building human recovery capital. As residents are empowered through self-governance, their reserves of self-determination, self-confidence, skills, and hope—important factors for recovery— are enhanced. This capital becomes a resource for individuals’ ability to maintain their recovery and is essential for any recovery residence. The standards under this principle reflect the Social Model Philosophy Scale (SMPS), which is a useful tool to assess and operationalize a resident-empowered, rather than a hierarchical, community. — NARR Standard 3.0 Compendium

This principle is upheld through the following standards:

• 1.C.7. Involve residents in governance
• 1.C.8. Promote resident involvement in a developmental approach to recovery

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