Sanford School of Public Policy
Duke University

Publications [#226386] of Jennifer W Owen

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Reports

1. Owen, J.W.; Wettach, J. & Hoffman, K.C.. "Instead of Suspension: Alternative Strategies for Effective School Discipline."  Duke Center for Child and Family Policy and Duke Law School, February, 2015 [pdf]
   (last updated on 2015/03/30)

   Abstract:
   Across North Carolina and the country, school boards and superintendents, school administrators and teachers, parents and community leaders have acknowledged that suspending children from school for violations of school rules should be a last resort. Many districts are reconsidering their approaches to student discipline. The reasons for this are many. Among them is compelling evidence that a zero tolerance approach - and suspension generally - is not only less effective than had been hoped, but potentially harmful not only to the students receiving the suspension but to the broader school community.