Fighting with a classmate, cyber-bullying and truancy. These are all school Code of Conduct violations that could land a student in out-of-school or in-school suspension. According to the American Psychological Association, suspensions are linked to a possible increase in future behavior problems, academic issues, detachment and dropouts. But a school-based program offered through Rochester’s Center for Youth provides schools with an alternative to traditional forms of discipline. It’s aptly called: Alternatives to Suspension. It’s a restorative practice to reduce suspensions while incorporating academics and skill-building.
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