❓ A parliamentary question regarding the use of suspensions in WA schools for student drug use and alternative strategies. The response outlines that suspension is one of many strategies.
AnsweredQoN 194Legislative Council
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It was reported in the Sunday Times on 1 April 2001 that more than 9 000 students were suspended in state schools in 2000, some up to five times, for a variety of reasons, including drug use. Does the Government consider that suspensions are the preferred means of dealing with students’ drug use, or can it detail other strategies it considers could be applied? Hon G.T. GIFFARD
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Suspension is just one behaviour management strategy available to schools and can be effective when reserved for serious or persistent breaches of a school’s code of conduct. Other alternatives available to schools include parent involvement, referral to counselling by welfare and support agencies, and referral to treatment and drug agencies. All schools have access to a comprehensive drug education project. The Intouch early intervention program focuses on managing alcohol and other drug use issues in schools.
Hon G.T. GIFFARD replied: Suspension is just one behaviour management strategy available to schools and can be effective when reserved for serious or persistent breaches of a school’s code of conduct. Other alternatives available to schools include parent involvement, referral to counselling by welfare and support agencies, and referral to treatment and drug agencies. All schools have access to a comprehensive drug education project. The Intouch early intervention program focuses on managing alcohol and other drug use issues in schools.
Suspension is just one behaviour management strategy available to schools and can be effective when reserved for serious or persistent breaches of a school’s code of conduct. Other alternatives available to schools include parent involvement, referral to counselling by welfare and support agencies, and referral to treatment and drug agencies. All schools have access to a comprehensive drug education project. The Intouch early intervention program focuses on managing alcohol and other drug use issues in schools.
Hon G.T. GIFFARD replied: Suspension is just one behaviour management strategy available to schools and can be effective when reserved for serious or persistent breaches of a school’s code of conduct. Other alternatives available to schools include parent involvement, referral to counselling by welfare and support agencies, and referral to treatment and drug agencies. All schools have access to a comprehensive drug education project. The Intouch early intervention program focuses on managing alcohol and other drug use issues in schools.
Suspension is just one behaviour management strategy available to schools and can be effective when reserved for serious or persistent breaches of a school’s code of conduct. Other alternatives available to schools include parent involvement, referral to counselling by welfare and support agencies, and referral to treatment and drug agencies. All schools have access to a comprehensive drug education project. The Intouch early intervention program focuses on managing alcohol and other drug use issues in schools.
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