Building on comprehensive research conducted in US schools, this accessible volume offers an effective model of school leadership to develop and implement school-wide, trauma-responsive approaches to student discipline.

Kirk Eggleston is Principal of Gayton Elementary School, Virginia, USA.

Erinn J. Green is Assistant Principal at Prince Edward County Elementary School, Virginia, USA.

Shawn Abel is Principal at Midlothian High School, Virginia, USA.

Stephanie Poe is Principal of Hopewell High School, Virginia, USA.

Charol Shakeshaft is Professor of Educational Leadership at Virginia Commonwealth University, USA.

List of Figures

Acknowledgments

About the Authors

Preface: A Synthesis of Solutions

Introduction: Examining the Purpose of Student Discipline

Part I: Understanding the Need for Trauma-Responsive Discipline Reform

Chapter 1: Identifying the Problems of Exclusionary Discipline

Chapter 2: Looking Through the Lenses of Trauma and Resilience

Chapter 3: Setting the Stage for Reform

Part II: Leading Trauma-Responsive Discipline Reform

Chapter 4: Realize: Developing a Schoolwide Awareness of Trauma

Chapter 5: Recognize: Acknowledging Trauma and Resilience

Chapter 6: Respond: Embracing Trauma-Responsive Practices

Chapter 7: Resist: Avoiding Retraumatization through Trauma-Informed Systems and Supports

Epilogue: Tending to a Crisis in Education

Appendix A: Realizing Trauma-Awareness

Appendix B: ACE Questionnaire

Appendix C: Devereux Adult Resilience Survey (DARS)

Appendix D: Strategic Vision Builder

Appendix E: Restorative Justice Mindset Survey

Index