Research Reviews
Corporal Punishment in Public Schools in the United States: An Overview of State Policy
Children have tremendous potential – which our society needs – and which we have a shared obligation to foster and protect.
Research Reviews
Children have tremendous potential – which our society needs – and which we have a shared obligation to foster and protect.
Stats & Factsheets
This report showcases findings from a survey of over 3,000 US adults to better understand attitudes, beliefs, behaviors, and perceptions associated with physical punishment.
Toolkits & Guides
Substantial evidence shows negative long-term outcomes for children who are disciplined through corporal punishment. In fact, findings indicate that children who are physically punished (i.e., spanked) have similarly negative outcomes to children that are physically abused. This helpful one-page identifies a number of strategies to promote positive parenting and discipline strategies that do not include hitting or the physical use of force with children.
Research Reviews
This review examines the American Academy of Pediatrics policy statement on corporal punishment and two research studies; one looking at bans on corporal punishment and the other looking at No Hit Zones.