XXI Adverse Impact of Lack of Recreational Activities & Wrap Around Services Coupled With Zero Tolerance
Policies on Minority Student Populations
Considering the inconsistent and selective application of zero tolerance policies, it could be argued that these
policies create more problems in the school environment than they solve. In response to concerns regarding the
effectiveness of zero tolerance policies, the American Psychological Association developed a task force to
investigate zero tolerance practices and make recommendations. In 2014, after conducting a thorough review,
the task force concluded:
An examination of the evidence s