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Scenario

Why some victims seek connection with offenders

I was assaulted by a stranger two years ago and I keep wondering what his story is and if I'm supposed to want to understand him

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

A survivor grapples with unexpected curiosity about their attacker while questioning social expectations about healing

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 Restorative justice — theory and practice?”

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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