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	'''~~Zero~~ tolerance''' is a policy that ~~mandates~~ predetermined ~~consequences or~~ punishments ~~for specific offenses,~~ regardless of ~~the~~ circumstances ~~or the behavior's severity~~. ~~The term~~ is ~~most commonly associated with [[U.S. education system\|U.S. educational system]] policies that mandate expulsion or suspension for certain behaviors~~, ~~but it has also been applied to~~ law enforcement, ~~particularly for drug-related offenses~~ and ~~crimes involving firearms~~.		== Zero Tolerance Policy ==

			[[File:NYPD_TimesSquare_sign.jpg\|thumb\|right\|A sign in Times Square, New York City, indicating zero tolerance for certain behaviors.]]

			A '''zero tolerance policy''' is a strict enforcement policy that imposes predetermined punishments regardless of individual circumstances. This approach is often applied in various fields, including law enforcement, education, and workplace management, to deter undesirable behaviors by eliminating discretion in the application of rules.

	== History ==		== History ==

	The concept of zero tolerance originated in the ~~[[U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration\|Drug Enforcement Administration]] in~~ the 1980s~~, during~~ the [[War on Drugs]]. ~~The policy~~ was initially ~~intended~~ to ~~target high-level~~ drug ~~traffickers~~, ~~but it was later~~ expanded to ~~include low-level offenders~~. ~~This~~ approach ~~was subsequently adopted by schools~~ in the 1990s, in ~~response to concerns about violence and drug use.~~		The concept of zero tolerance originated in the United States during the 1980s as part of the "War on Drugs." It was initially used to describe policies that mandated severe penalties for drug offenses, regardless of the severity or context of the offense. Over time, the application of zero tolerance policies expanded to other areas, including schools and workplaces.

			== Application in Law Enforcement ==

			In law enforcement, zero tolerance policies are often used to address issues such as drug use, vandalism, and other forms of minor crime. The [[New York City Police Department]] (NYPD) famously implemented a zero tolerance approach in the 1990s under Mayor [[Rudy Giuliani]] and Police Commissioner [[William Bratton]]. This policy focused on cracking down on minor offenses with the belief that it would prevent more serious crimes, a theory known as the "[[broken windows theory]]."

			== Application in Education ==

	~~== Criticism ==~~		In educational settings, zero tolerance policies are commonly applied to issues such as violence, drug use, and bullying. These policies often result in automatic suspensions or expulsions for students who violate school rules, regardless of the circumstances. Critics argue that such policies can lead to disproportionate punishments and fail to address the underlying causes of the behavior.

	~~Zero tolerance policies have been criticized for being overly harsh~~ and for failing to take into account the circumstances surrounding an offense. Critics argue that these policies can result in unfair punishments, particularly for minor offenses. They also argue that zero tolerance policies can disproportionately affect certain groups, such as students of color and students with disabilities.		== Criticism and Controversy ==

	~~== See also ==~~		Zero tolerance policies have been criticized for their rigidity and potential to result in unfair outcomes. Critics argue that these policies do not allow for discretion or consideration of individual circumstances, which can lead to disproportionately harsh punishments for minor infractions. Additionally, there is concern that zero tolerance policies can contribute to the "[[school-to-prison pipeline]]," particularly affecting minority and disadvantaged students.

	* [[School-to-prison pipeline]]		== Alternatives ==
	* [[War on Drugs]]
	* [[Discipline in schools]]

	~~== References ==~~		Some alternatives to zero tolerance policies include restorative justice practices, which focus on repairing harm and addressing the root causes of behavior, and positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS), which aim to improve school climate and student behavior through proactive strategies.

	~~<references />~~		== Related Pages ==

			* [[Broken windows theory]]
			* [[School-to-prison pipeline]]
			* [[Restorative justice]]
			* [[Positive behavioral interventions and supports]]

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'''Zero tolerance''' is a policy that mandates predetermined consequences or punishments for specific offenses, regardless of the circumstances or the behavior's severity. The term is most commonly associated with [[U.S. education system|U.S. educational system]] policies that mandate expulsion or suspension for certain behaviors, but it has also been applied to law enforcement, particularly for drug-related offenses and crimes involving firearms.

== History ==

The concept of zero tolerance originated in the [[U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration|Drug Enforcement Administration]] in the 1980s, during the [[War on Drugs]]. The policy was initially intended to target high-level drug traffickers, but it was later expanded to include low-level offenders. This approach was subsequently adopted by schools in the 1990s, in response to concerns about violence and drug use.

== Criticism ==

Zero tolerance policies have been criticized for being overly harsh and for failing to take into account the circumstances surrounding an offense. Critics argue that these policies can result in unfair punishments, particularly for minor offenses. They also argue that zero tolerance policies can disproportionately affect certain groups, such as students of color and students with disabilities.

== See also ==

* [[School-to-prison pipeline]]
* [[War on Drugs]]
* [[Discipline in schools]]

== References ==

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[[Category:Law enforcement]]
[[Category:Drug policy]]
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