Bullying Prevention

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Anyone may initiate a complaint for themselves or another party by completing the Bully Harassment Incident Form.

What is Bullying?

According to Virginia Law, bullying is any aggressive and unwanted behavior that is intended to harm, intimidate, or humiliate the victim; involves a real or perceived power imbalance between the aggressor or aggressors and victim; and is repeated over time or causes severe emotional trauma. “Bullying” includes cyber bullying. “Bullying” does not include ordinary teasing, horseplay, argument, or peer conflict.

How can parents help?

• Teach your student to speak out against bullying. If they observe an incident of bullying, they should inform an adult. Acting as an observer and reporting the facts of the situation is not “tattling” and it takes courage to do the right thing.
• Encourage your student to reach out to a student being bullied with kindness and help them talk to an adult.
• If you are concerned that your student is being bullied, share your concerns with your student’s counselor or administrator (see below) to develop a plan to help your child feel safe at school.
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For questions about submitting a report, please contact your building principal.

Contact

Dr. Kristin Devaney, Supervisor of Student Services
[email protected]
703-228-6062