2015 Volume 29 Issue 2 Pages 127-141
The present article, which responds to a statement by the Japanese Association for Behavior Analysis condemning corporal punishment, explains due process, such as disciplinary action, suspension, and physical restraint, for students' behavioral problems. By drawing a line between what is corporal punishment and what is not, additional explanation is provided as to what the Association opposes. School-wide Positive Behavior Support (SWPBS), which is preventive, multi-layered, and system-wide, is also described. Furthermore, disciplinary procedures stipulated in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) are described, and procedures based on effective and valid support that are appropriate for behavioral problems are discussed.
