8 Dimensions · 40 Subdimensions · 0–100 Scale
Understanding Institutional Compassion
Explore the Compassion Benchmark framework — how it measures whether institutions recognize, respond to, and reduce suffering across eight core dimensions.
The 8 Dimensions of Compassionate Practice
The benchmark measures institutions across eight interlocking dimensions. Select any dimension below to explore its definition, subdimensions, and behavioral anchors.
1
ABSENT
The behavior does not exist
2
MINIMAL
Exists nominally or reactively
3
DEVELOPING
Inconsistent or partial
4
ESTABLISHED
Systematic and documented
5
EXEMPLARY
Independently verified, leading
Composite Score Bands
After scoring all 8 dimensions, a composite 0–100 score is calculated with an integration premium that rewards consistency and penalizes active harm.
0–20
Critical
21–40
Developing
41–60
Functional
61–80
Established
81–100
Exemplary