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SOCIAL SCIENCES

Social sciences examine human behavior, social structures, and interactions in various settings. Fields such as sociology, psychology, anthropology, and economics study social relationships, cultural norms, and institutions. By using different research methods, social scientists seek to understand community dynamics, the effects of policies, and factors driving social change. This field is important for tackling current issues, guiding public discussions, and developing strategies for social progress and innovation.

Assessing the Role of School Discipline in Disproportionate Minority Contact with the Juvenile Justice System: Final Technical Report

By Miner P. Marchbanks III and Jamilia J. Blake

This study identified and assessed the predictors of student contact with school discipline, along with the association of this contact with educational and juvenile justice outcomes for racially and ethnically diverse students; and it also examined the predictors of processing through the various stages of the juvenile justice system, followed by analyses of the link between school strictness and various outcomes, including school achievement and juvenile justice contact. Overall, the study found that extreme school discipline, whether it is too lenient or too strict, is associated with adverse outcomes regarding a student's poor school performance and involvement in the juvenile justice system.

College Station, TX: Texas A&M University, 2018. 72 p.

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