Voices of Compassion — Assessment

Answer all 10 questions. Your score and guidance will appear at the end.

1) A compassionate story highlights…

Human dignity and context Shock value only Gossip Stereotypes

2) Responsible amplification requires…

Consent and accurate credit Posting without permission Editing quotes to “sound better” Ignoring safety

3) When someone shares harm, your first move is…

Validate and ask what support looks like Doubt their story Compare to your experience Publish immediately

4) Avoid “trauma-porn” by…

Focusing on agency, not just suffering Maximizing graphic detail Hiding survivors’ wishes Clickbait framing

5) Compassionate dialogue uses…

Curiosity, humility, repair Point-scoring Labels first Silencing emotion

6) Acknowledging harm often includes…

A clear apology and next steps “If you were offended…” Defensiveness Silence

7) Ethical storytelling checks…

Accuracy, consent, and impact Virality only Partisan gain Drama

8) Centering marginalized voices means…

Letting them define needs and goals Speaking for them Token invites Assuming what they want

9) A good “call to action” is…

Concrete, doable, and supportive Vague outrage Personal attacks No follow-through

10) Compassion grows when we…

Practice, reflect, and stay teachable Avoid discomfort forever Wait for perfection Silence disagreement