For perpetrators, the release of the TRC:

- Included impact that was most likely to occur when perpetrators experienced true remorse and when victim feels forgiveness is justified- Uncovered the interdependence of perpetrator and victim

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) was established to address the human rights violations that occurred during the apartheid era in South Africa. It was a process that sought to uncover the truth about the atrocities committed and to promote healing and reconciliation. The release of the TRC included the impact that was most likely to occur when perpetrators experienced true remorse and when the victim felt that forgiveness was justified. This is because the TRC's process was designed to allow for public hearings where victims could share their experiences and where perpetrators could express remorse. This process underscored the interdependence of the perpetrator and the victim, highlighting how both parties needed to engage in order to achieve reconciliation.