Long Term Implication of School Suspension on Adult Crime

Abstract

A good education is the basis of a number of important life skills. It is not only the foundation of knowledge, but also the development of social skills. Suspensions from school were associated with a negative school and criminal justice outcomes. Suspensions can be perceived by students as a rejection, and this can lead to lack of trust between students and their teachers. Schools face important policy tradeoffs in monitoring and managing student behavior. Strict discipline policies may stigmatize suspended students and expose them to criminal justice system at young age. The use of school suspensions as a disciplinary measure has come under increased scrutiny due to its potential long term consequences on student’s lives. While suspension are often employed as a means to address disruptive behavior in schools, emerging research suggested that they may have far reaching effects extending into adulthood, particularly in relation to involving criminal activity.