Describe the Rise of Zero Tolerance Policies

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Essay

Describe the rise of zero tolerance policies. What is a zero tolerance policy? When and where did zero tolerance policies originate? What factors contributed to their development?

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Definitions:

Invasion of Privacy

Unauthorized intrusion into the personal life of another without just cause, which can lead to legal action.

Defamation

A legal term for a false statement made by one party about another to a third party, causing harm to the subject's reputation.

Emotional Distress

A legal term referring to the suffering that comes from experiencing intensely negative emotions due to another's actions.

Defamation Per Se

Statements presumed to be harmful to one's reputation without needing proof of harm, typically involving false accusations of criminal behavior or a lack of professional integrity.