In the United States, children as young as five are being arrested in schools, sparking concerns over the effectiveness of Zero Tolerance policies. Despite efforts to prevent another Columbine-style tragedy, these policies have resulted in the detention, fining, and incarceration of hundreds of thousands of children for minor infractions like chewing gum or tardiness.
Zero Tolerance
The documentary "The War on Kids" exposes the devastating effects of zero-tolerance policies in American schools, where hundreds of thousands of children, including five-year-olds, have been subjected to arrest and incarceration, sparking concerns about their mental and emotional health.
