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Scenario

When mandatory reporting conflicts with community support

I saw my neighbor hit their child in their driveway and I want to call CPS but I also know they're a single parent working two jobs and I'm afraid I'll make their life worse.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Someone struggles between protecting a child and understanding the systemic factors that contribute to family stress.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Ubuntu justice — healing over punishment?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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