TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2012//
TI  - Alternatives to suspensions: rationale and recommendations
JO  - Journal of school violence
A1  - Chin, Jenna K.
A1  - Dowdy, Erin
A1  - Jimerson, Shane R.
A1  - Rime, W. Jeremy
SP  - 156
EP  - 173
VL  - 11
IS  - 2
N2  - Suspensions are often used as an individual disciplinary consequence in attempts to reduce problem behaviors in the future. However, suspensions have shown to be less effective for students with specific behavioral challenges and problems. When examining suspensions in the context of behaviorist and social-ecological learning theories, suspending may be inappropriate and ineffective to promote learning or behavioral compliance, specifically for students with behavioral skill deficits. A literature review of effective prevention methods (e.g., positive behavior supports) informs a potential paradigm shift in how student misbehavior may be effectively addressed. A proposed model for alternatives to suspensions is presented, with special attention to implications and guidelines for practitioners. Additionally, a pilot initiative implementing alternatives to suspensions is discussed, and a case study serves as an example for recommendations in replacing punitive discipline practices with proactive, learning opportunities.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1538-8220
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15388220.2012.652912
ID  - ref1
ER  -