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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Can we maybe agree that the studies on whether or not SROs are effective at reducing violence and crime in schools are inconclusive?  There are studies that conclude either way.

What is conclusive is that SROs are not effective at reducing gun violence.

So that leaves us on an even playing field of discussing whether or not the potential benefits are worth the potential harms.  We can have an honest and good faith debate about that.[/quote]

So, what do you recommend at the alternative?  The do nothing approach clearly isn't working.[/quote]

Great question.  I think a multi-faceted approach is required, and it really depends on the problem we are trying to solve.  I definitely agree that "restorative justice" approach needs to be drastically overhauled or scrapped.  We need more teachers, administrators, and most of counselors across the board.  We need a broader societal change to solve the underlying problems that contribute to kids behaving in these ways.  [b]I think the approach some schools have taken to require students to wear their IDs around their necks is not a bad idea..[/b].[/quote]

I wrote the above....and RMHS just implemented the ID requirement.[/quote]

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