Periagoge
Scenario

How victim advocacy conflicts with restorative mercy

I want to press charges against the teenager who assaulted me, but his grandmother keeps calling to say prison will destroy his future.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Seeking justice for harm done and preventing future harm can require opposite responses to the same person.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Justice and forgiveness — the tension?”

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.

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