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What does it mean?
An innocent attempt to de-escalate violence ends in tragic death.
In plain terms
I tried to walk away but got shot anyway.
What can you take from it?
Violence can be senseless even when you try to avoid it.

Where it applies

  • street violence
  • confrontation
  • fear

Putting it to work

  • conflict avoidance
  • survival
  • peaceful negotiation

Questions to consider

  • How do you stay safe?
  • Why does violence happen?

Another view

De-escalation often works better than in this story.

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