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I was reminded recently of an important lesson about trauma recovery. The teacher was the son of a friend, a young man who spoke at his bar mitzvah about the competing motivations of fear and hope.

A trigger is something that sets off a memory tape or flashback, transporting the person back to the event of his/her original trauma.

If I could have cleansed myself from those negative emotions, I would have done so long ago.

How do we use the lessons of trauma-informed care to help the people who commit those violent acts—often men who themselves were physically, sexually and/or emotionally abused or neglected—stop, be accountable and live safe, satisfying lives?