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When the person who wronged you seems vulnerable

My landlord is illegally withholding my security deposit and I could take him to small claims court but he's an elderly man who seems confused and I feel bad about it.

Juana
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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The complexity of power dynamics means that those who cause harm can simultaneously hold both privilege and vulnerability in ways that complicate straightforward notions of justice.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Punitive vs. restorative approaches to harm?”

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