Creating Presence

Perpetrators were once victims of the same ab*se of power they now wield over others.

If we want to end the cycles of v!olence that rule our world, we have to spend time helping perpetrators overcome the helplessness they were once subjected to.

This doesn’t mean we tolerate ab*sive behavior or dismiss its impact on others, but we do make an effort to understand where it’s coming from – from a systemic perspective. This is what makes prevention possible.

We’re all human. We all have a story. Some of the most troubled among us used to be the most helpless.

Perpetration is not a symbol of power – it’s a cry for help.