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Hey Dr. Hastings! Thank you so much for doing an AMA - I've been a huge fan of your work for some time now.

I just have two quick questions: Do you think breaking windows or property damage is nonviolent? Why?

Hi Dr. Raine, I have a few questions:

(1) Can we reasonably use retributive justice on offenders with a predisposition to offend?

(2) Do you think structural violence plays a role in amplifying violent behavior in such individuals?

(3) What form or philosophy of justice do you recommend for the offender with a biological inclination to violence?

What are the consequences, direct or structural, of a child not receiving immunizations at the request of his/her guardians?

As a mother of two boys, I have the same exact question. Thanks for asking.

I found this article written by a really fantastic writer, Robert Burrowes, and for some reason remembered your question. This article discusses the use of "invisible" violence against children through parenting, and I think you'll find it as interesting and comprehensive as I did. http://dkeenan.com/RJB-WhyViolence.pdf