Preface
Introduction
Introduction
Misconduct Hampers Teaching and Learning
Concern for Student Safety
The Problem of Criminal Tendencies
Dealing with Misconduct
Dealing with Serious Misconduct
The Global Journey
Conclusion

Chapter 1-School Discipline and the Law in Australia
Introduction
The Australian School System
Education Administration
School Management
School Councils
Positive School Discipline and Safe Schools: Guiding Principles
Scope of Statutory School Discipline Strategies
Corporal Punishment
School and Community Service
Detention
Time-Out Strategies
Suspension, Exclusion and Expulsion
Procedural Matters Relating to Suspension, Exclusion and Expulsion
Notice
Hearings
Appeals
Duty of Care and Student Misconduct
Duty of Care
Breach of Duty
Causation
Conclusion
Key Points

Chapter 2-Student Misconduct and School Responses in
Aotearoa New Zealand: Safety and Sensibility
Introduction
Student Discipline
Student Misconduct
The Right to Education, school safety and responsibility
New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990
Search and Seizure
Case law – Applications for Judicial Review following School Discipline
Behavior Management
Conclusion
Key Points

Chapter 3-The Changing Shape of Misdemeanor in Singapore Schools
Introduction
Student Misconduct in Schools
The State of Student Misconduct in Singapore Schools
The Most Frequent Forms of Student Misconduct
Care and Respect for Self and Others
The Application of Due Process to Disciplinary Methods
Methods for Dealing with Student Discipline
The Link Between Teachers’ Duty of Care and Student Misconduct
Emerging Issues
Conclusion
Key Points

Chapter 4-The United Kingdom – Managing Behavior to
Optimize Learning because ‘Every Child Matters’
Introduction
Legislation Governing discipline in schools
The State of Student Misconduct in Schools
The Most Frequent Forms of Student Misconduct
Powers to Discipline
Expulsion and Suspension
The Application of Due Process to Disciplinary Methods
Procedures on Hearings and Appeals
The Application of Corporal Punishment
The Link Between Teachers’ Duty of Care and Student Misconduct
Emerging Issues
Conclusion
Key Points

Chapter 5-Disciplining Students in the United States: An Ongoing Challenge
Introduction
The American Legal System
Discipline Generally
Out-of-School Conduct
Zero Tolerance Policies
Punishments
Generally
Corporal Punishment
Suspension and Expulsion
Due Process and Punishments
Due Process Hearings
Disciplining Students with Disabilities
Emerging Issue
Conclusion
Key Points

Chapter 6-Reflections and Recommendations
Reflections
Recommendations
Conclusion