Our Commitment to Excellence
At the Florida Association of Recovery Residences (FARR), we are committed to upholding the highest ethical standards in all certified recovery residences. It is the obligation of all recovery residence owners, operators, and staff to value and respect each resident, placing everyone's recovery and needs at the forefront of all decision-making.
The Code of Ethics must be read and signed by all those associated with operating the recovery residence. All persons in a position of authority within the home are assumed to be familiar with the Code of Ethics and are required to adhere to its terms. Individuals subject to this code are obligated to report unethical practices.
By adhering to these ethical guidelines, we collectively ensure that recovery residences remain safe, supportive environments where individuals can rebuild their lives.
Grievance Policy
It is the policy of The Florida Association of Recovery Residences (FARR) to ensure Certified Residences and stakeholders’ grievances are overseen and investigated respectfully, appropriately, and professionally.
Compliance Proceedings
Possible sanctions for the violation of the FARR Code of Ethics or Standards include but are not limited to:
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Written Reprimand: A Written Reprimand with request for Corrective Action and follow-up review.
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Summary Suspension: Summary Suspension with request for Corrective Action and follow-up review.
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Revocation of Certification
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Denial of Application for Certification with FARR.
The Compliance Committee may consider the applicant’s or agency’s past history in regard to sanctions and disciplinary actions when determining the appropriate sanctions for the current grievance case.
Compliance Committee Charter
The role of the FARR Compliance Committee is to review recovery residence compliance issues and provide recommendations associated with initial and ongoing certification as well as audits, monitoring, and oversight.
The Compliance Committee has authority over the recovery residence certification process in accordance with documented standards and is tasked with developing policies and protocols. The Compliance Committee is comprised of diverse individuals with the required expertise and qualifications to make determinations regarding recovery residences and certification.
FARR's Compliance Committee
The Compliance Committee composition encompasses volunteer certified recovery residence administrators (CRRAs) of levels II-IV, with knowledge of level I operating protocols, and one volunteer professional (preferably an attorney).
The Compliance Committee will represent, to the best of its ability, the geographic reach of the State. The committee will have no more than (7) seven members, (2) two CRRAs from levels II-IV certified recovery residences, and (1) volunteer professional.