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Disciplinary Approaches for Cannabis Use Policy Violations in Canadian Secondary Schools

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  • Megan J. Magier

    (Faculty of Applied Health Sciences, Brock University, 1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way, St. Catharines, ON L2S 3A1, Canada)

  • Scott T. Leatherdale

    (School of Public Health and Health Systems, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada)

  • Terrance J. Wade

    (Faculty of Applied Health Sciences, Brock University, 1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way, St. Catharines, ON L2S 3A1, Canada)

  • Karen A. Patte

    (Faculty of Applied Health Sciences, Brock University, 1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way, St. Catharines, ON L2S 3A1, Canada)

Abstract

The objective of this study was to examine the disciplinary approaches being used in secondary schools for student violations of school cannabis policies. Survey data from 134 Canadian secondary schools participating in the Cannabis use, Obesity, Mental health, Physical activity, Alcohol use, Smoking, and Sedentary behaviour (COMPASS) study were used from the school year immediately following cannabis legalization in Canada (2018/19). Despite all schools reporting always/sometimes using a progressive discipline approach, punitive consequences (suspension, alert police) remain prevalent as first-offence options, with fewer schools indicating supportive responses (counselling, cessation/educational programs). Schools were classified into disciplinary approach styles, with most schools using Authoritarian and Authoritative approaches, followed by Neglectful and Permissive/Supportive styles. Further support for schools boards in implementing progressive discipline and supportive approaches may be of benefit.

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  • Megan J. Magier & Scott T. Leatherdale & Terrance J. Wade & Karen A. Patte, 2021. "Disciplinary Approaches for Cannabis Use Policy Violations in Canadian Secondary Schools," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(5), pages 1-12, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:18:y:2021:i:5:p:2472-:d:509316
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    2. Megan Magier & Karen A. Patte & Katelyn Battista & Adam G. Cole & Scott T. Leatherdale, 2020. "Are School Substance Use Policy Violation Disciplinary Consequences Associated with Student Engagement in Cannabis?," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(15), pages 1-15, July.
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