Minor juvenile misbehaviors, such as truancy and curfew violations, may lead to a youth being placed in a secure facility, surrounded by more serious offenders, and kept from their schoolwork.
Criminal Justice
Did poor school discipline policy help cause Parkland?
Reports have surfaced that, despite a history of violent outbursts and assaults, the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooter was never referred to law enforcement. Instead, he was disciplined through school channels and eventually expelled. Schools should have the latitude to determine whether misbehavior warrants police involvement, but policy must always be motivated by public safety. This...
March 25, 2018