The Healing Network
Biological immune systems are not centralized armies; they are distributed networks of sensors and responders. Similarly, Community Immunity relies on every member of the network being able to signal distress and mobilize support.
Features of a high-immunity community include:
- Redundancy: Multiple people capable of performing critical roles (no single point of failure).
- Connectivity: Dense social ties that allow information about needs to travel fast.
- Diversity: Varied skills and perspectives that increase the range of possible responses.
Regenerative Justice
Just as a healthy immune system does not destroy the body to save it, a healthy community practices strategies of repair rather than punishment. When harm occurs, the focus is on healing the rupture in the relationship network, ensuring the long-term integrity of the social fabric.