Schools across the U.S. look very different today than they did a generation ago. Police officers, drug-sniffing dogs, surveillance cameras, and high suspension rates have become commonplace. The Real School Safety Problem uncovers the unintended but far-reaching effects of harsh school discipline climates. Evidence shows that current school security practices may do more harm than good by broadly affecting the entire family, encouraging less civic participation in adulthood, and garnering future financial costs in the form of high rates of arrests, incarceration, and unemployment. This text presents a blueprint for reform that emphasizes problem-solving and accountability while encouraging the need to implement smarter school policies.
Law and Society: Explore Author Sessions and Save 40% Online
While at Law and Society Association’s annual meeting in Toronto (June 7-10), learn about new titles in Law and Society or Criminology and Criminal Justice by attending sessions featuring UC Press authors listed below. #LSACA18 #LSA2018 And save …
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