Encompasses forms of physical, emotional, psychological, economic, systemic, or other actions/ institutionalized practices that have a negative impact on individuals or groups. Our definition of harm follows a restorative and victim-centered approach. Therefore, when it comes to specific cases, the victims must be the ones to define exactly what constituted the harm for them. Additionally, a restorative and victim-centered approach to understanding harm encompasses the impact of the harm on the victim, not just the actual occurrence of the harm.
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