My housemate damaged my stuff during a fight and everyone in our house is split between wanting them to just replace it versus sitting down together to understand why it happened and how to prevent it, and the tension is making everything worse.
More people experience this than they realize.
Living communities fracture when some members prioritize restitution while others emphasize understanding and prevention.
“Where Are You with Punitive vs. restorative approaches to harm?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.