Citation

Breunlin DC, Bryant-Edwards TL, Hetherington JS, Cimmarusti RA. J. Educ. Res. 2002; 95(6): 349-357.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2002, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

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Abstract

The authors discuss a conflict resolution skills training program that is offered as an alternative to out-of-school suspension and pilot data regarding the program's effectiveness in reducing acts of physical violence (fighting) among high school students. A description of the program is provided as well as results of a pre- and postintervention comparison of students suspended for physical violence who did and did not receive conflict resolution skills training. A statistically significant difference was observed between groups regarding expulsions, with the group of students going through the program receiving no expulsions. Although no other statistically significant findings were observed, several interesting trends are noted. For example, at postintervention, all students who completed the program were 4 times less likely to receive another out-of-school suspension for fighting. Also, students who completed the program received fewer postintervention disciplinary acts from the school than those who did not complete the program. (Abstract Adapted from Source: Journal of Educational Research, 2002. Copyright © 2002 by Heldref Publications)

Senior High School Student
Late Adolescence
Early Adolescence
School Based
Juvenile Violence
Juvenile Offender
Student Violence
Fighting Behavior
Juvenile Behavior
Student Behavior
Violence Intervention
Behavior Intervention
Violence Prevention
Behavior Prevention
Prevention Program
Training Program
Conflict Resolution
Alternatives to Suspension-Expulsion
Program Effectiveness
02-03