Suspension Is Never an Intervention: Building Effective School Discipline to Address Systemic Inequities

Suspension is Never an Intervention is a comprehensive guide for developing equitable, evidence-based discipline policies that promote a positive school climate while addressing systemic inequities that affect marginalized students.

Delarious O. Stewart, EdD, LPC-S, LSSP, ACS, NCSP, NCC, NCSC, is Assistant Professor and Director of the Clinical Training in the Department of Counseling at East Texas A&M University, USA. He is an educator, educational leader, therapist, and advocate for equitable school discipline practices. With years of experience in K-12 and higher education, Dr. Stewart has authored works focused on the intersections of school discipline, mental health, and equity, including studies on the impacts of suspensions on marginalized communities.