Periagoge
Scenario

When seeking protection might cause disproportionate harm

My neighbor's dog bit my child and they offered to pay the medical bills but my husband wants to report it to animal control and I'm worried the dog will be put down.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The challenge of preventing future harm while avoiding excessive punishment reveals how safety and compassion can seem to pull in opposite directions.

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 Punitive vs. restorative approaches to harm?”

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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