<p>Addressing the problem of school violence and disruption requires thoughtful understanding of the complexity of the personal and systemic factors that increase the probability of violence, and designing interventions based on that understanding. This inaugural issue explores the effectiveness of zero tolerance as a tool for promoting school safety and improving student behavior and offers alternative strategies that work. Authors examine the state of knowledge in research and law concerning zero tolerance and present data illustrating that zero tolerance has failed to demonstrate effectiveness in reducing school violence or improving student discipline. They present disciplinary alternatives, long-term preventatives, and working models that make a positive contribution to school safety and support positive youth development.</p>

Zero Tolerance: Can Suspension and Expulsion Keep Schools Safe?: New Directions for Youth Development, No. 92

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Russell J. Skiba

Gil G. Noam

Mental Health

Jossey-Bass

<p>This issue examines citywide and cross-city initiatives in after-school time. It presents case studies of youth-related work that combines large-scale policy, developmental thinking, innovative programming, and research and evaluation. The most interesting after-school efforts occur where community-based organizations are joining forces, sharing funding and other resources, and jointly creating a system of after-school care and education. This issue illustrates that good urban after-school programming fosters youth development by breeding a city environment that is safe, supportive, and open.</p>

Youth Development and After-School Time: A Tale of Many Cities: New Directions for Youth Development, No. 94

Beth M. Miller

Afterschool Education: Approaches to an Emerging Field

Gina Biancarosa

Nadine Dechausay

Harvard Education Press

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