International Journal of Educational Administration and Policy Studies

The main objective of this study is to investigate policy implications for the abolition of corporal punishment in secondary schools in Kenya.Adopting a survey design, using questionnaires, interviews and documentation, a sample of 355 was selected from target population of 3228 teachers, students and parents.The data were analysed thematically.Results indicate that awareness concerning abolition of corporal punishment is lowest among students with 80%; parents, 94% and teachers, 100%.Due to differences in attitudes towards the policy of abolition of corporal punishment, schools have been forced to evaluate other means of instilling discipline such as counselling and suspension which appeared to be regarded as…