“Responses of more than 1,700 SROs from all 50 states indicate that when encountering negative, potentially criminal student behaviors, respondents seek to avoid the justice system as their preferred option.”
A study from ACLU Nebraska found its schools’ SRO programs vary greatly and most don’t properly track students’ arrests or law enforcement referrals.
Supporters of the law believe ending “willful defiance” suspensions will help disrupt the school-to-prison pipeline.
A recent survey of staff, parents, students and community members found 82% believe SROs are important or very important in keeping schools safe.
Data from the last three years shows the majority of student arrests were made by security personnel and not school resource officers.
The letter is a part of a new effort by Fight for the Future, the digital rights group behind BanFacialRecognition.com that will specifically focus on K-12 schools.
The push for removing police from schools and diverting funds toward social supports for students has gained traction following the killing of George Floyd.
This non-punitive bullying prevention program has shown to reduce the frequency of bullying in 88 percent of cases.
In this webinar, attendees will learn the observable behaviors people exhibit as they head down a path of violence so we can help prevent the preventable.
This discussion will help participants analyze, understand, and assess their own program effectiveness.
