A total of 8,059 students 18-25 years
of age from 23 Indiana colleges participated in the Indiana College Substance Use Survey conducted in Spring 2021.
Risk and Protective Factors
Zero Tolerance Policies in Schools
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- Published on October 01, 2016
Zero tolerance policies identify predefined consequences for infractions of specific school policies intended to promote safety and control behavior. However, research over the past 20 years has indicated these policies have little effect in promoting and improving school safety or student behaviors, and actually lead to disproportionate consequences for minority populations. Research suggests schools should develop disciplinary policies in accordance with evidence-based programs, and incorporate primary prevention.
