... fear of violence was problematic and many were concerned that the quality of education, as well as the school environment, would be adversely affected. Quality of education can be severely impeded by widespread fear among students, teachers and the general school community; if people are afraid to go to school, including school staff, there can be very negative impacts ... harsh punishments for violence successfully deter students from behaving in a violent or disruptive manner. The concept of deterrence maintains two major assumptions: first, that imposing harsh punishments on offenders ...

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