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Who is the bad guy?

The world is not as simple as we would like it to be. We think we can neatly separate people into “victims” and “persecutors.” Unfortunately,

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  • All
  • De-Escalation Tools
  • Expert Interviews
  • Homelessness Facts
  • Inspirational
  • Mental Illness
  • Other
  • Sexual Harassment
  • Specific Populations
  • Specific Situations
  • Substance Abuse
  • Teenagers
  • Trauma
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Violence

The first time I was alone with a domestic violence perpetrator

A tale of two shelters… and two sins.

The de-escalation tool I needed 1,500 feet in the air

A rule that is not enforced is not a rule.

Why isn’t de-escalation working?

Are homeless shelters dangerous places?