Conflict resolution training as an alternative to suspension for violent behavior

Journal of Educational Research

Volumn 95, Issue 6, 2002, Pages 349-357

  Breunlin, Douglas C ^a   Cimmarusti, Rocco A ^a   Bryant edwards, Tara L ^b   Hetherington, Joshua S ^c  

^a NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b Rape Victim Advocates   (United States)

^c Community Family Services of Western Springs ^*  (United States)

Author keywords

Alternative to suspension; Conflict resolution training; School based research; Youth violence prevention

Indexed keywords

EID: 0036660902     PISSN: 00220671     EISSN: 19400675     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/00220670209596609     Document Type: Article

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