Which principle asserts that participation in peer support is voluntary?

Which principle asserts that participation in peer support is voluntary?

• A. Recovery oriented
• B. Relationship focused
• C. Voluntary
• D. Trauma informed

Answer: (C)

Participation in peer support should be a choice made by the individual, reflecting respect for autonomy and self-determination. This means someone can opt in, set boundaries, decide how to engage, and pause or stop at any time without penalties. That empowerment and consent is the essence of the voluntary principle. While recovery-oriented practice focuses on helping the person pursue meaningful goals, and relationship-focused care centers on building trust and rapport, and trauma-informed care emphasizes safety and empowerment, the explicit assertion that participation is voluntary is best captured by the voluntary principle.

Participation in peer support should be a choice made by the individual, reflecting respect for autonomy and self-determination. This means someone can opt in, set boundaries, decide how to engage, and pause or stop at any time without penalties. That empowerment and consent is the essence of the voluntary principle. While recovery-oriented practice focuses on helping the person pursue meaningful goals, and relationship-focused care centers on building trust and rapport, and trauma-informed care emphasizes safety and empowerment, the explicit assertion that participation is voluntary is best captured by the voluntary principle.