Does Zero Tolerance Make Schools Safer

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.

What are the benefits and drawbacks of zero tolerance policies in schools?

• Pros.
• May be required by law. …
• Aim to keep kids safer. …
• Prepares children for the real world. …
• Cons.
• Involves favoritism. …
• Students banned from school face risks at home without supervision.

Are zero tolerance policies justified or do they go too far?

Zero-tolerance policies have strayed too far from their original purpose to justify continuing implementation without substantial reconsideration or overhaul. These policies are unfair and erode kids’ faith in basic principles of justice.