If students are to succeed within the confines of the school community, all involved stockholders must create a positive, safe and encouraging learning environment. In order for the stockholders to develop this environment, everyone must feel respected by and involved in the school community. Creating an effective school climate must be a community process so that all involved can thrive. Standard, exclusionary models of discipline in the school systems work against this concept of education and only decrease students’ success. This is particularly true for low income and minority students. More promising models of school discipline are those based on the Teen Court systems of justice. These models rely on peer and community concepts of discipline enforcement. When used in an educational setting, Teen Court is proving to be more effective in reducing recidivism and dropout rates. Rather than promoting a culture of exclusionary and punitive justice for youth, Teen Court models effectively discipline, while promoting a culture of safe and positive education (Harrison et al, 2001).
Problem
The data related to the biggest school districts of California reveals a much higher level of expulsion and suspension of students for the year 2009-10, and the statistics for California are a lot higher as compared to the rest of the country. While the rate for California remained 9.9 percent for both expulsion and suspension put together, the overall average for the nation was a much lower 7 percent (Losen and Skiba, 2010). However, in various cases in the state of
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Chapter 1: Introduction
- Problem
- Purpose of the Study
- Primary Questions
- Secondary Questions
- Definition of Terms
- Chapter 2: Literature Review
- Introduction
- Outline
- Major Themes and Sections of Literature Review
- Themes and Sections
- Conclusion
- Begin Section
- Standard Measures
- Teen Court Models
- Diversion and Recidivism
- Effectiveness and Popularity of Teen Court
- How Different Types of Teen Court Offer Alternatives to Standard Measures
- Positive Affects/Effects of Teen Court on Community
- Incorporating Teen Court Models into Education
- Summary
- Effectiveness of Teen Court
- Article Review
- Content Review
- Teen Courts as an alternative to traditional disciplinary measures in schools
- The impact of Teen Courts on recidivism rates
- The role of community involvement in promoting positive school climate
- The effectiveness of restorative justice practices in addressing juvenile delinquency
- The challenges and opportunities associated with implementing Teen Courts in schools
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of Teen Courts in reducing suspension and expulsion rates in schools. The study also seeks to understand the impact of Teen Courts on students and the overall school culture.Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Chapter 1 introduces the problem of high suspension and expulsion rates in schools, particularly for minority students. The chapter highlights the need for alternative disciplinary models, such as Teen Courts, to address these issues. It outlines the purpose and research questions of the study. Chapter 2 provides a comprehensive literature review on Teen Courts, exploring various aspects, including their history, different models, effectiveness in reducing recidivism, and potential for implementation in educational settings. The chapter examines the strengths and limitations of Teen Courts and discusses the shift required in educational policies and practices to embrace alternative forms of discipline.Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The main keywords and focus topics of the text are: Teen Courts, school discipline, suspension, expulsion, recidivism, restorative justice, community involvement, juvenile delinquency, alternative disciplinary models, school culture, and educational policies. The text explores the intersection of these concepts and examines the potential of Teen Courts as a tool for improving educational outcomes and creating more equitable school environments.- Quote paper
- Dr Alex Cole (Author), 2011, Teen Court and How it Lowers Suspension and Expulsion Rates, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/215648
