Dignity of Risk
Dignity of risk is the right of an individual to make their own choices and take reasonable risks in life, even if those choices could lead to negative consequences. The concept is central to self-determination and personal growth, and it means that caregivers should support individuals in making their own decisions while ensuring they are aware of potential outcomes, rather than imposing overly cautious restrictions.
Dignity of Risk and Duty of Care: A Balancing Act?
Dignity of Risk and Duty of Care: A Balancing Act? When it comes to disability services and caring for people of all abilities, balancing dignity of risk and duty of care can be challenging. At first glance, it may seem as though these two philosophies are at odds with each other, making it difficult to achieve both successfully at the same time. However, the two actually go hand in hand as part of the person’s complete care program. Here’s how we see it…
Dignity of Risk Video
Dignity of Risk Video Dignity of risk is about the basic human right to make your own decisions, to take risks, to live a life you choose.
Duty of Care and Dignity of Risk – What Does it Mean?
Duty of Care and Dignity of Risk – What Does it Mean? Find out from Rosemarie Dravnieks, Interchanges Risk, Quality, and Safeguarding Lead, what we mean when we talk about Duty of Care and Dignity of Risk.
Self-Determination & Dignity of Risk Fact Sheet
Self-Determination & Dignity of Risk A fact sheet produced by the Mental Health & Developmental Disabilities National Training Center.
Self-Determination: “Dignity of Risk” Video
Self-Determination: “Dignity of Risk” Chris Lyons, a nationally recognized attorney specializing in the defense of community service providers, uses this example to illustrate the importance of building the “dignity of risk” into the lives of people with disabilities.
What Does the Dignity of Risk Mean to You?
What Does the Dignity of Risk Mean to You? Max Barrows from Green Mountain Self-Advocates describes the concept of dignity of risk in this Youtube video.