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When friend groups disagree on handling interpersonal harm

My friend group is dealing with someone who said something really hurtful to one of us, and we can't agree whether to ice them out until they apologize or to actively facilitate a conversation between everyone involved.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Social circles fracture when different approaches to repair compete, often leaving the original harm unaddressed.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Punitive vs. restorative approaches to harm?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.