“I Would Never Do That!” And Other Falsehoods We Tell Ourselves About Causing Harm. 

“I would never do that” can make harm feel like something only other people cause. But violence prevention starts with honest self-reflection. Everyone has a role in noticing power, respecting boundaries, listening to feedback, and taking responsibility for their actions. Safer communities grow when people move beyond denial and choose accountability, care, and change.

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