Date of Award
12-2-1998
Document Type
Open Access Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Social Work (MSW)
Department
Social Work
Abstract
Violence in public schools in the United States over the past decade has been a national and local concern. There are a number of schools in several States across the nation that have implemented violence prevention programs to address these concerns. Some States incorporate use predetermined consequences for specific violent behavior by implementing zero-tolerance approaches. Other States incorporate community resources to help solve the problem of violence within public schools. This thesis will take a look at the effectiveness of choosing approach over the other.
Identifier
SC 11.MSW.1998.Lindsey.L
Recommended Citation
Lindsey, Lee A. Jr, "Addressing Violence in Public Schools Zero Tolerance vs. Ecologically Based Programs: A Policy Analysis" (1998). Theses and Graduate Projects. 266.
https://idun.augsburg.edu/etd/266