An Ethics Guide for Local Government Officials

Produced by the Fourth Cohort of the
Northern Virginia Public Service Fellows Program
George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia

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Discussion Dilemma 3: The Gang's All Here


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Should you protect the rules, or the child?

Watch the video and discuss these questions:

  • What are the competing values at play in this scenario?

  • Would you suspend Kevin?

  • Would it matter if this was Kevin's third offense?

  • Would it matter if other kids had been suspended for similar offenses?

  • How could you avoid this dilemma in the future?

Rev. Mar. 19, 2008
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