Which of the following is not a sign of a recovery-focused environment?

• A. People have the right to take risks and have a right to fail & learn.
• B. Easy access to information.
• C. Compliance is expected.
• D. Hopeful with high expectations.

Answer: (C)

Recovery-focused environments center on empowerment and growth. They support people in taking calculated risks, learning from what happens, and building skills through experience. They provide easy access to information so individuals can participate in decisions about their care and supports. They maintain hope and set high expectations because believing in someone’s potential is itself a driver of progress. The statement that compliance is expected describes a setting that prioritizes rule-following and control over autonomy and learning. That approach can suppress personal growth and fail to honor people’s agency, which is not aligned with recovery principles. Therefore, the option about compliance being expected is not a sign of a recovery-focused environment, whereas the others align with that approach.