I was sexually assaulted by someone in our activist community and they want to handle it through restorative justice but I just want him gone and I feel like I'm being pressured to forgive.
More people experience this than they realize.
The pressure to engage in community healing can become another form of silencing when survivors are expected to prioritize collective harmony over their own safety.
“Where Are You with Talking circles and community justice?”
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.