Timeout in Schools

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This paper is a study of the use of timeout in schools. Timeout is a behavioral technique that allows a child to take distance from a given situation. It provides an overview of the information found in the literature regarding procedure, misuse, legal standards and effectiveness. Sources used include scholastic journals and papers written by professionals or relevant organizations. It analyzes how the conclusions point out that timeout is a widespread discipline technique used in schools with children of all ages which is found to increase self control, but is not directly associated with increased academic achievement.

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Abstract
Purpose
Literature Review
Introduction to Timeout
Overuse and Misuse
Standards and Legal Issues
Timeout Evaluation
Effective Use of Timeout
Conclusion

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"Several legal cases regarding the timeout intervention have surfaced. In Rasmus v. State of Arizona (1996), an eighth-grade student was put in a locked, windowless timeout room for ten minutes. Although no trauma was shown upon leaving the timeout room and the unwanted incidents were not repeated for the rest of the school year, the student had an emotional handicap and alleged that his Fourth and Fourteenth Amendment rights were violated. The Fire Department investigated and the locks were removed since they constituted a fire hazard. The parents filed a complaint with the Arizona Department of Education (ADOE) who found violations of ADOE guidelines for timeout rooms."

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