School Discipline and Crime
ORCID
May: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8275-6773
MSU Affiliation
College of Arts and Sciences; Department of Sociology
Creation Date
2026-06-01
Abstract
This entry focuses on the definition, history, and categories of school discipline in the United States. Trends in school discipline and characteristics of those most likely to receive discipline are also discussed. The entry concludes with suggestions for future research to better track incidents of school discipline.
Publication Date
12-28-2015
Publication Title
Encyclopedia of Crime and Punishment
Publisher
Wiley
Rights
Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All rights reserved.
Recommended Citation
Stokes, E.C. and May, D.C. (2015). School Discipline and Crime. In The Encyclopedia of Crime and Punishment, W.G. Jennings (Ed.). https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118519639.wbecpx049