Misbehavior, Suspensions, and Security Measures in High ...

Misbehavior, Suspensions and Security 1 Misbehavior, Suspensions, and Security Measures in High School: Racial/Ethnic and Gender Differences Jeremy D. Finn The University at Buffalo SUNY Timothy J. Servoss Canisius College December 26, 2012 Work on this paper was supported in part by a grant from the Spencer Foundation entitled High School Regulatory Environment, Student Perceptions, and Dropping Out. Misbehavior, Suspensions and Security 2 Abstract This study used merged data from three national surveys to address questions about Security Measures in American high schools, suspension rates, and student misbehavior. First, the study identified the characteristics of schools that implemented the most extreme Security Measures and those with the highest levels of discipline. Second, the study used data on individual students to examine misbehavior and race and gender disparities in suspensions not attributable to misbehavior. The main findings were: (1) In-school suspensions serve a gateway function with regard to out-of-school suspensions.

Misbehavior, Suspensions and Security 2 Abstract This study used merged data from three national surveys to address questions about security measures in American high schools, suspension rates, and student misbehavior.

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