This paper investigates the way in which certain institutions governing the common resources shared by academics and others are affected by the increase in communication facilities, disciplinary transgression and the value of knowledge.
Three officers were arrested for "disciplinary transgression" and may face additional charges from a separate investigation, according to The Wall Street Journal.
The church still considers "homosexual relations" a serious transgression that can lead to disciplinary action, along with offenses like heterosexual sex outside marriage, child abuse, abortion and rape.
According to Rethinking Schools, "zero tolerance" disciplinary policies in schools are responsible for transforming minor transgressions of school rules that could be handled as educational opportunities into disciplinary matters where students are subject to suspension and often even into legal issues involving the police and courts.
The presence of officers is ostensibly to keep schools and children safe, however a 2011 study published in Justice Quarterly states that the increased use of police in schools increases referrals to law enforcement for minor transgressions, and increases harsh responses to minor disciplinary issues.
The Handbook has also been amended to describe what sorts of serious transgressions MAY result in the convening of a disciplinary council that can, among other things, excommunicate a church member.
While I find this punishment somewhat severe in light of the nature of respondent's transgression, I cannot conclude that school officials exceeded the bounds of their disciplinary authority.
But others say church leaders are increasingly using disciplinary measures such as "calling in," a practice in which members may be interviewed, warned or scolded for transgressions (see accompanying story).
Per the settlement, Guskin received two years of combined back and front pay, her disciplinary record was expunged, and the organization was required to post a notice informing others of the transgression with a commitment not to violate the law.
Transgressions may result in revocation of group recognition, rescinding of any current or future funding, and possible disciplinary action.
