Explored disciplinary violations committed by emotionally disturbed inmates, contrasting reactions of experienced corrections officers and mental health personnel regarding the acts of 50 inmates. Results indicated that groups concurred regarding the need for mental health referrals, but occasionally diverged regarding the appropriateness of…

Describes the actions taken by a Nigerian university library to recover stolen books from students, library personnel, and external library users. The discussion covers the extent and methods of book theft discovered, disciplinary actions taken, preventive measures adopted by the library, and recommendations for further security measures. (CLB)

Most of the 550 educators polled on corporate punishment oppose it. Supporters use corporal punishment because "it works," and out of frustration. Opponents consider it abusive, ineffective, and reinforcement for the strong bullying the weak. Included are comments from teachers and students, and a summary of state regulations. (IAH)

Controversy over the use of corporal punishment is a major issue in United States schools. In view of the uncertain status of corporal punishment, 10 costly mistakes that may risk lawsuits or criminal charges and ways to avoid them are described. (SI)

Discusses benefits and drawbacks to advising a student newspaper, for instance, the difficult balance that must be negotiated between intervening too much or too little, as the case may be, in matters such as usage and spelling. Examines the means an advisor has or does not have to encourage or insist on responsible, ethical standards and…

Problems associated with the establishment of speech codes on college campuses, in response to hate speech, are examined. An inventory of speech regulations already in effect at 384 colleges and universities, by Arati R. Korwar, is also presented. The summary organizes behavior and related policy into 13 categories. (MSE)

This discussion of the discipline of students with disabilities notes rules and limitations that are different from those for the discipline of students without disabilities. Legal considerations in disciplining all students as well as those protected under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of…

Tells the story of three high school students whose violent, confrontational behavior proved inveterate despite the meting out of various conventional punishments such as in-school suspension. Posits that some students may be untreatable through the disciplinary apparatus available to school administrators. (TB)

Campus vandalism has become extremely costly for colleges and universities. Most vandalism occurs on weekends and during special events and is committed by both students and outsiders. Its results affect the entire campus community, either immediately or in increased costs. Successful preventive measures include penalties, police patrols, and good…

School systems across the country are adding alternative education programs designed for violent or chronically disruptive youth. Some school districts and states are contracting with private groups to provide programs including residential schools. Other programs include the Youth Challenge Corps, authorized by Congress in 1992, and boot-camp…

A college's disciplinary proceedings are teaching mechanisms. They take advantage of the rare "teachable moment" in crisis to both respond to an act and carry out the institution's primary mission by influencing the student's understanding of right and wrong, thus creating or strengthening the student's understanding of ethics and values.…

Responses of 225 South Dakota elementary school principals indicated that (1) 88 percent had a written discipline policy; (2) 47 percent followed a specific discipline model; and (3) 81 percent considered student discipline to be no problem or a minor problem. Responses are categorized by school district size. (SV)

Reports on a study of in-school suspension programs in 322 North Central Association member junior high and middle schools. Reviews the literature and presents findings related to program development and school and program characteristics. Offers recommendations concerning counseling and academic components, parent involvement, and program…

Reviews the 1997 amendments to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act relating to short-term and long-term suspension. New protections for students with disabilities and the new tools for administrators to be used in addressing behaviors are discussed, including placement of students with disabilities in interim alternative-educational…

The majority of school districts have installed video cameras on buses. Videotaping school-bus riders provides a tangible picture, complete with sound. Along with the cameras, districts should have a disciplinary process in place. (MLF)