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What We Miss When We Say ‘Accountability, Not Justice’

By Brian Hamilton
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May 10, 2021
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Punishment should not be synonymous with "accountability" or "justice." Rather, justice and accountability should be centered around acknowledging damage and seeking restoration.

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An image of the November 2026 issue of Sojourners, titled "Face to Face." It features George Lakey on the cover
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