My neighbor's dog bit my child and they offered to pay the medical bills but my husband wants to report it to animal control and I'm worried the dog will be put down.
More people experience this than they realize.
The challenge of preventing future harm while avoiding excessive punishment reveals how safety and compassion can seem to pull in opposite directions.
“Where Are You with Punitive vs. restorative approaches to harm?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.