1. Zero Tolerance Policies and Adolescent Development
These policies require harsh punishments for a variety of misconduct and deny students due process or evidentiary review in cases of disciplinary infractions. ... While the intention of zero tolerance was to reduce violence and create safer school environments, unintended consequences of these disciplinary rules have made schools less safe for many students by interrupting the learning process and paving a pathway from school into the juvenile justice system. ...
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