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When Witnessing Abuse Creates Fear of Personal Consequences

I know my neighbor hits his dog because I can hear it, but I am afraid if I report him he will know it was me and retaliate.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Moral courage is complicated by legitimate concerns for our own safety and wellbeing.

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