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Scenario

When restorative processes reveal deeper family trauma

The restorative justice circle for my DUI included my daughter and she said things about how my drinking affected her that I can't unhear

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Someone discovers that addressing one harm exposes a web of unacknowledged pain within their closest relationships

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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