The Queen Anne's County Anti Bullying Committee was formed in June of 2012 with the goal of reducing number of bullying incidents in the Queen Anne's County Schools..This committee is part of the QA County Local Management Board...To report an incident of bullying in any the Queen Anne's County Schools...you can access the Bullying Harassment and Intimidation Form online...http://qacps.schoolwires.net/domain/105

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Mission: Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of children and youth in Queen Anne's County by reducing bullying through improved public awareness, putting into action a community-wide anti-bullying plan and embracing inclusion by promoting diversity.

Vision: Our vision is that all children and youth in Queen Anne's County are supported by the community in understanding and addressing bullying

Goals:

• To reduce bullying in our county is defined as words or behaviors which are intentional, repeated and frequent, hurtful and manifest a perceived imbalance of power.
• To improve public awareness of bullying and its warning signs and risk factors.
• To expediently and appropriately address bullying as it occurs.

Organization: The Committee has the option to develop subcommittees to implement approved strategies that support its goal and vision. Committee members are asked to be active in subcommittees.

The Committee annually reports its findings and recommendations in a report to the Queen Anne's County Local Management Board. In the annual report, the anti-bullying efforts of the previous year are reviewed and evaluated.

Bullying has reached epidemic proportions in our society today. It is especially evident within our schools. In today’s schools children and teens experience bullying at all levels. From simple teasing and name calling to physical threats and assaults, bullying can wreak havoc in a young child or teen’s life, leaving behind mental and emotional scars that can adversely affect their future.

Contrary to what some people believe, bullying is not simply a “passing phase” in a child or teen’s life. There is nothing “natural” or “normal” about a child or teen harassing or causing physical harm to his peers. Bullying is a conscious abusive and dangerous act with serious repercussions on both the bully and his or her victims. When bullying is given any place in our schools, everyone loses.

The effects of bullying vary from person to person; however, it is not uncommon for victims to experience mental and emotional anguish, physical abuse and loss of interest in continuing their studies. Bullies often resort to abusive behavior to compensate for difficult personal or family issues at home. They also suffer from poor friendships and a poor academic standing. Without help and direction, bullies run the risk of dropping out of school altogether and getting involved in drugs or crime.

Bullying also has an adverse effect on school administrators, teachers and staff in their efforts to provide a quality education to their students. It can dampen a teacher’s enthusiasm and zeal for teaching and lower his or her moral. Bullying can easily stifle students’ learning experiences and hinder them from making the academic progress they need to establish a good career. As can be seen, the detrimental effects of bullying extend far and wide with negative consequences all the way around.

Partners: Queen Anne's County Anti-Bullying Committee is an active committee convened by the QAC Local Management Board in June 2012. Partners involved are behavioral health care providers, educators, elected officials, law enforcement and criminal justice agencies, community groups, residents, community businesses and others working together to maintain a community-wide Anti-Bullying Program in Queen Anne's County. The Committee is an all-volunteer group. Participation in the Committee is open to all residents, community groups or others with a concern about bullying and its effects in Queen Anne's County.

Unity Day

Text to Stop It

Character Counts

Olweus

Education

Hero Award

Recognize Teachers that stop bullying

Class meetings

Fundraisers/Pit Beef Sales

Community Mentoring

Find a new co-chair

Provide training 2 additional trainings per school

Bus Driver Training

New Teacher Orientation

Hero Award

Meet with group of high school children

Send bully forms

Survey Students