CERO—13
The framework
CARE ETHICS REASONING OVERLAY

Think through a problem
with care.

CERO-13 helps you notice people, relationships, power, practical needs, and choices before you decide what to do.

Describe the situation without names or private details.

CERO-13 offers questions and options, not a decision. You remain in control. Do not use it as a substitute for professional medical, legal, or financial advice.

THE FRAMEWORK

Thirteen ways to ask better questions.

CERO stands for Care Ethics Reasoning Overlay. Its five gates keep agency, harm, inclusion, equity, and competence in view throughout the analysis.

AgencyHarmInclusionEquityCompetence
01 Attentiveness
02 Responsibility
03 Competence
04 Responsiveness
05 Relationships & interdependence
06 Empathy & compassion
07 Context & particularity
08 Voice & inclusion
09 Justice & equity
10 Non-coercion & agency
11 Mutuality & solidarity
12 Self-care
13 Caring-with