This presentation provides information regarding the DCPS Bully Prevention Policy

1. DCPS Anti-Bullying
Policy 10.20
Florida Statute 1006.147
“Stand Up for all Students Act”
Heather Watson
School Psychologist
Every school. Every classroom. Every student. Every day.

2. DCSB Anti-Bullying Policy 10.20
 Prohibits bullying & harassment
 Student, Employee, visitor, volunteer or agent
 Defines Bullying, Harassment & Cyberbullying
 Includes statements of expected behavior
 Includes procedures for:
 Reporting (Data & Safety Actions)
 Investigating
 Notification of parents/guardians
 Counseling referrals
 Jurisdiction
 Providing Instruction
 Publicizing the policy

3. A. During any education program or activity
conducted by a public K-12 educational
institution;
B. During any school-related or school-
sponsored program or activity or on a school
bus of a public K-12 educational institution; or
C. Through the use of data or computer software
that is accessed through a computer, computer
system, or computer network of a public K-12
educational institution
Bullying & Harassment Prohibited

4. Defines Bullying (3.21)
Bullying: includes cyberbullying and means
systematically and chronically inflicting
physical hurt or psychological distress on
one or more students and may involve:

5. (3.21) Unwanted aggressive, cruel
behavior that can be physical,
verbal, written or relational
R –Repeated (or potential to be repeated)
I – Intent of harm (deliberate, unwanted)
P – Imbalance of power (real or perceived)
Core Elements of Bullying Behavior

6. Defines Cyberbullying (3.21)
Cyberbullying: means bullying through the
use of technology or any electronic
communication
1. Transferring signs, signals, writing, images, sounds, data, or
intelligence of any nature
2.Creating a webpage or weblog that assumes the identity or
impersonates another person
3.Distributing or posting material that may be accessed by one
or more persons

7. Defines Harassment (3.25)
Any threatening, insulting, or dehumanizing
gesture, use of data or computer software,
or written, verbal, or physical conduct
1.Reasonable fear of harm to his or her person or damage to
property
2.Substantial interference with student’s academic performance,
opportunities, or benefits
3.Substantial disruption of the orderly operation of a school

8. Bully Prevention Policy Includes
Consequences for:
Retaliation against reporter
Reports not made in good faith
Perpetuation of conduct
 by incitement or coercion
 causing or providing access to data or computer software
 Acting in a manner similar to the effects of bullying and harassment

9. Publicizing the Policy
To students, staff, parents/legal guardians,
volunteers, visitors,
and other agents
How to file a bullying report
How the report will be acted upon
Assemblies or other format
Bullying prevention messages on signs &
posters at school and on buses

10. Bullying Report Forms
 At the school
 On the DCPS website
 Departments/Office of School Culture and Climate
 Bullying Prevention
Hotline 390-2255
 390Call@duvalschools.org

11. Immediate Notification
 To the parent (legal guardian) of all students
involved consistent with FERPA
 To all local agencies where criminal charges
may be pursued
 Regularly reporting to a alleged victim’s
parent the actions taken to protect the
alleged victim

12. Mandatory Instruction for Students
Violence, Bullying, Abuse & Neglect

13. Mandatory Instruction for Students
Violence, Bullying, Abuse & Neglect
 Second Step: A Violence Prevention
Program (PK-8)
 Bully Free (PK-12)
 Child Safety Matters (1-5)
Comprehensive Health Education