Are rates of school suspension higher in socially disadvantaged neighbourhoods? An Australian study

Issue addressed: Health promotion with adolescents spans many contexts including schools. Income and its distribution, education and social exclusion are key social determinants of health. Exclusionary school policies such as school suspension contribute to exclusion, increase the likelihood of scho...

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Main Authors: Hemphill, S., Toumbourou, J., Smith, R., Kendall, Garth, Rowland, B., Freiberg, K., Williams, J.
Format: Journal Article
Published: Australian Health Promotion Association 2010
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/46413