On October 13, 2009 the San Franciso Unified School District unanimously voted to “develop a plan designed to replace some student suspensions with more “restorative” repercussions.”  Instead of simply suspending students who violate school rules, restorative interventions will be used.
Restorative justice interventions are especially relevant and necessary for youth.  Who can deny that childhood and teen [...]

I write this from Barcelona where it is a bright sunny morning.
Here is a good piece on Colorado’s experience applying a zero tolerance approach at schools post the Columbine School killings:  http://www.denverpost.com/headlines/ci_12179638
The idea of zero tolerance reflects a zero vision of reality.  While of course guns should not be allowed at schools, imposing blanket punishments [...]