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Research

The Peace Discipline approach is evidence-supported. Systematic research was conducted to find and explore the state of the science on individual non-violent discipline options.

Our paper on discipline tools

Quail, K. R., & Ward, C. L. (2022). Nonviolent discipline options for caregivers and teachers: a systematic overview of the evidence.
Trauma, Violence, & Abuse, 23(2), 620-638.
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A summary of the evidence found on each tool

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A good paper on time-out

Dadds, M. R., & Tully, L. A. (2019). What is it to discipline a child: What should it be? A reanalysis of time-out from the perspective of child mental health, attachment, and trauma. American Psychologist, 74(7), 794.
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Our paper on attunement in discipline

Quail, K. R., & Ward, C. L. (2023). Using Non-Violent Discipline Tools: Evidence Suggesting the Importance of Attunement.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20(24), 7187
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A useful supplement giving practical examples of attuned discipline

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