CPI Guiding Philosophy: Safety focuses on which principle?

• A. Protect rights and minimize harm.
• B. Maintain independence, choice, and well-being.
• C. Respect, dignity, empathy, person-centered approach.
• D. Promote safe, effective, collaborative relationships.

Answer: (A)

The main idea behind Safety in CPI is to protect individuals’ rights while minimizing harm in every interaction. This means choosing actions that keep people safe without unnecessary restriction, and using the least intrusive, most de-escalating approach possible. The emphasis is on preventing harm before it happens and responding in ways that preserve dignity and safety for all involved. While maintaining independence and well-being, treating people with respect and empathy, and building safe, collaborative relationships are important principles in practice, the Safety focus is specifically about safeguarding rights and reducing harm through proportionate, thoughtful intervention.