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​In the novel, the Caretaker, the author provides a model to resolve the fear expperienced by Alice, the elderly mugged victim, and a strategy to disspell the frustration that notivated Nick, the teenage offender.

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    Vulnerability

    The shock of being knocked to the ground and your purse ripped from your hands is indelibly imprinted on Alice’s mind.

    ​Her physical pain pales in comparison to the realization that the world outside of her appartment is violent. Elderly people are not exempt from harm.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-3-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”top” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none” enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-bottom” delay=”100″][image_with_animation image_url=”578″ animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” el_class=”one-two-three”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1611605273351{padding-right: 10% !important;}”]

    Blinding anger

    ​Nick is an only child of parents who committed suicide. The junior-high school boy feels the world is unfair and controling.

    ​Nick’s placement with an elderly aunt who resents being saddled with a new responsibility leads to friction. Being subject to other’s agenda’s leaves Nick feeling worthless.

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    The Challenges of restorative justice.

    ​While the natural inclination is for Nick and Alice to avoid each other as much as is possible, no peace will occur.

    ​Restorative justice requires bringing two parties together to build an atmosphere of understanding and forgiveness.

    Third party intervention is critical. That is where Steve, a close friend of Nick’s parents, comes in. He knows there is a more caring side to Nick.

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