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ZERO TOLERANCE AND DISCRETION
Heightened concerns about violence in schools have led to the widespread implementation of zero tolerance policies. On an increasing basis the effectiveness of these policies is being challenged. Clearly, schools want to send a message that violence in schools will not be tolerated. At the same time however, responses to incidents require the use of discretion, allowing school personnel to consider the nuances of each situation and determine appropriate consequences. In this session participants have the opportunity to examine the complex relationship between policy and discretion.
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