When we make a mistake and harm someone, even when unintentional, we need to apologize. Part of a good apology is making efforts to repair. For simple mistakes with friends and loved ones, that might not be a big lift. But often times there is more that needs to be done to fully take ownership of our mistakes and make changes so that they won’t happen again. Accountability processes exist to help us accomplish these goals for the good of the person harmed, yourself, and your community. Each of the items on this page will talk about the various components of a more formal accountability plan (though many of the considerations are applicable to any kind of plan). The specifics of what your accountability plan can look like will vary. But carefully thinking through all of these and integrating them into your plan will help ensure it’s fulfilling its intended purpose. There’s a sample toolkit to help put these concepts all together into something that be customized to fit your situation and your own voice.
Accountability Paths 