Boundaries in a PRS relationship protect which parties?

Boundaries in a PRS relationship protect which parties?

• A. Both the peer and the peer recovery specialist
• B. The peer's family only
• C. The agency's reputation only
• D. The peer alone

Answer: (A)

Boundaries set clear limits on what is appropriate in the relationship, protecting both people involved. They guard the peer from coercion, overstep, or exploitation and prevent the PRS from role confusion, burnout, or ethical or legal risk. By maintaining professional distance, confidentiality, and consent, boundaries foster a safe, trustworthy, and effective working relationship. While upholding agency reputation can be a helpful outcome, the primary protection is for both the peer and the PRS.

Boundaries set clear limits on what is appropriate in the relationship, protecting both people involved. They guard the peer from coercion, overstep, or exploitation and prevent the PRS from role confusion, burnout, or ethical or legal risk. By maintaining professional distance, confidentiality, and consent, boundaries foster a safe, trustworthy, and effective working relationship. While upholding agency reputation can be a helpful outcome, the primary protection is for both the peer and the PRS.