Zero tolerance

Zero Tolerance For Due Process One of the greatest sacrileges on American society comes in the form of the abundance of violent crimes occurring in the nation's learning institutions. Nevertheless, for citizens to treat everyone as they treat their worst residents contradicts American ideals, yet many zero tolerance policies encourage this treatment exactly. Although some people believe they are fair and effective, zero-tolerance policies regarding weapons on school campuses need to be amended to be beneficial to learning environments. Some people believe that zero-tolerance policies are fair and necessary for a safe school environment. Said people argue that, due to the high volume of weapons brought onto school grounds, schools absolutely…

The Zero-Tolerance Policy first ever rose after the Gun-Free Schools Act of 1994 once the government had enough funding to support zero-tolerance in most all over the United States. Zero tolerance was meant to prevent crime and make the learning environment in schools all over the U.S. to be safer. Any student that breaks a rule should be given the harshest punishment without question to give a clear demonstration to other students that there are consequences for the decisions you make. As the…

In the article “Zero Tolerance for Zero Tolerance” by Richard L. Curwin and Allen N. Mednler the authors start by discussing how schools should not use the zero tolerance policy with every student. The Zero tolerance policy was first originally established to help improve safety in schools. This can be done by making sure that all children regardless of their age, race, athletic ability, and or parental influence. The authors explain how the schools used this as an excuse to treat all the…

The philosophy of zero tolerance has dominated the educational landscape since the 1990’s. Originally zero tolerance was developed as an approach to drug enforcement but it has become a mandate for discipline in schools. Zero tolerance mandates the predetermined consequences, most often severe and punitive in nature, that are intended to be applied regardless of the severity of the behavior, mitigating circumstances, or situational context. As educational leaders, our main purpose to ensure a…

Zero Tolerance Policy The best protection an employer can give their employees is a zero-tolerance policy. A zero tolerance policy in the workplace sends a clear message to all employees that there will be consequences if any violence actions take place in the company. Employees have the right to know the companies policies against violence and that all claims in the workplace will be investigated. If there is a chance the employer knows that an employee may be in a dangerous situation, they…

others (Small). This behaviour has been observed not only in humans, but also in our species relatives such as monkeys and gorillas. It is in human nature to wield power over those deemed far weaker, and bullying has remained an indelible problem even in this modern era of information and tolerance. Bullying is especially pronounced in the classroom, where to many children all around the world, the complex environment that is the classroom seems so cruel and hostile. Bullies remain docile in…

When examining the Zero Tolerance policy effect on schools, one must consider, “what is the best course of action for maintaining and operating a school that is conducive to learning?” The Zero Tolerance policy made a legitimate attempt to combat school violence. Today many educational activists argue that the policy was punitive and discriminatory. However, I find it very difficult to agree with either argument. In 1994 when the Gun-Free Schools Act signed was into law; lawmakers were concerned…

Zero Tolerance Policies: Creative Minds complies with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1990 and the Higher Education Act Section 120a. Campus Police officers enforce laws regulating the use of alcoholic beverages and underage drinking. Creative Minds is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy environment. All staff members and administrators are subject to local, state, and federal laws regarding the unlawful possession, distribution or use of alcohol or illegal drugs. Students are not…

course of a probation officers’ career, their moral integrity is tested each day. Although there are a numerous amount of officers who act ethically on a daily basis, there are almost as many who act unethically. This paper examines a single incident where Meaghan Fields let her temptation and longing for love dictate her actions. These actions ultimately violated the zero tolerance policy (and other laws as well) that were upheld by her department. The issue with enforcing the zero tolerance…

to address the expanded use of zero tolerance policies in schools. In 2012, the State of Michigan Department of Education (MDOE) published a resolution to address school discipline and issues impacting student outcomes. This resolution reinforced what research has already shown in regards to the negative impacts on students who are suspended or expelled and strongly urges schools in Michigan to “adopt discipline policies without mandated suspensions or expulsions for issues that do not involve…