Revenge - Perception... ⇒

Every person runs a mental courtroom where they serve as judge, jury, and prosecutor for those who have wronged them. Breaking free from this weight requires strengthening the rational brain to override the emotional urge for vengeance. What do restorative justice and revenge have in common?

: True justice focuses on equity and healing, whereas revenge is often "justice as punishment" in disguise. Moving Beyond the "Courtroom in Your Head" Revenge - Perception...

The Blurred Lines of Justice: A Blog Post on Revenge and Perception Every person runs a mental courtroom where they

I have heard prisoners as well as residents of our inner cities talk about what it takes to survive in their violent environments. Zehr Institute : True justice focuses on equity and healing,

While the brain's pain network activates when we experience a grievance—leading us to crave the "pleasure" of striking back—revenge rarely delivers the closure it promises.