Do Zero Tolerance Policies Work?

Zero tolerance has not been shown to improve school climate or school safety. Its application in suspension and expulsion has not proven an effective means of improving student behavior. ... In so doing, zero tolerance policies have created unintended consequences for stu- dents, families, and communities.

Do zero tolerance policies work in the workplace?

A zero-tolerance policy draws a clear line that an employer does not condone certain behaviors, whether that's discrimination, sexual harassment, theft or use of racial slurs. And employers should most definitely set such standards and create a workplace culture that upholds those values.

What do zero tolerance policies do?

Zero-tolerance policies require school officials to give students a specific, consistent, and harsh punishment, usually suspension or expulsion, when certain rules are broken.