1. Zero Tolerance Policies and Adolescent Development
... is outlined. The authors discuss the widespread consequences of zero-tolerance policies citing that the number of high school students in the U.S. either suspended or expelled rose 40% from 1 in 13 in 1972–73 to 1 in 9 in 2009– 10. After providing statistical evidence of the adverse effects of zero-tolerance policies, the authors then go on to discuss the ... nor do they create a safer place for young people to learn. While researchers agree that zero tolerance policies are an ineffective method of school discipline, the policies continue to be used in schools all over the United St...
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