1. Zero Tolerance Policies and Adolescent Development
The act required American schools to enforce mandatory expulsions for any student found in the possession of a firearm on school property. ... Since 1994, schools throughout America have expanded zero tolerance policies with the stated purpose of maintaining safe learning environments. ... The history of zero tolerance policies in the United States in addition to psychological research and case studies, provide evidence that these policies cause more harm than good to schools and students. ... Legal rhetoric and media outlets painted an image of the murderous, impulse driven juvenile, permea...
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- Grade Level: Graduate