@article{ref1,
title="A system gone berserk: How are zero-tolerance policies really affecting schools?",
journal="Preventing school failure",
year="2009",
author="Martinez, Stephanie",
volume="53",
number="3",
pages="153-158",
abstract="School administrators continue to use zero-tolerance policies as a one-size-fits-all, quick-fix solution to curbing discipline problems with students. Originally intended to address serious offenses such as possession of firearms, zero-tolerance policies are also now meant to address fighting and disrespect. Despite the seeming popularity of zero-tolerance policies, the evidence base is lacking. The literature suggests that zero-tolerance has flaws and school districts and administrators have misused it. When implemented, it typically equates to exclusion through suspension and expulsion: two disciplinary actions that have well-documented side effects. Researchers have indicated that there are alternatives to zero-tolerance that school administrators can use to curb discipline problems. The author discusses the history of zero-tolerance policies, its effectiveness, and alternatives.<p />",
language="",
issn="1045-988X",
doi="10.3200/PSFL.53.3.153-158",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.3200/PSFL.53.3.153-158"
}