Aaron Kupchik 
The Real School Safety Problem [EPUB ebook] 
The Long-Term Consequences of Harsh School Punishment

Schools across the U.S. look very different today than they did a generation ago. Police officers, drug-sniffing dogs, surveillance cameras, and high suspension rates have become commonplace.
The Real School Safety Problem uncovers the unintended but far-reaching effects of harsh school discipline climates. Evidence shows that current school security practices may do more harm than good by broadly affecting the entire family, encouraging less civic participation in adulthood, and garnering future financial costs in the form of high rates of arrests, incarceration, and unemployment. This text presents a blueprint for reform that emphasizes problem-solving and accountability while encouraging the need to implement smarter school policies. 

Table of Content

List of Illustrations

Acknowledgments


1. Introduction

2. Effective School Crime Prevention

3. Extending Inequality

4. Hurting Families

Written with Thomas J. Mowen

5. How Schools Teach Bullying

Written with Katie A. Farina

6. Civic Participation in the Future

Written with Thomas J. Catlaw

7. Financial Costs of School Security and Punishment

8. Conclusion


Appendix

Notes

Index

About the author

Aaron Kupchik is Professor of Sociology and Criminal Justice at the University of Delaware. His previous books include Homeroom Security: School Discipline in an Age of Fear, Judging Juveniles: Prosecuting Adolescents in Adult and Juvenile Courts, and Criminal Courts.