Protecting or Pushing Out: The Prevalence and Impact of School Resource Officers in Connecticut

Back • Publication Date: December 21st, 2021

Authors: Samaila Adelaiye, Ph.D.; Lauren Ruth, Ph.D.

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Connecticut Voices for Children released a report, “Protecting or Pushing Out: The Prevalence and Impact of School Resource Officers in Connecticut,” which finds evidence that SROs increased exclusionary discipline for students of color, and failed to find evidence that SROs make schools safer. The report is particularly significant in that it helps grow the limited literature on the impact of SROs in Connecticut. To support the state create safer and more equitable schools for Connecticut’s children the report outlines eight recommendations.

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