Province Wide Anti-Violence and Harassment Policy

That BCCPAC lobby the Ministry of Education for mandatory, standardized province-wide anti-violence and harassment policies in all school districts; And that BCCPAC work with the BC School Trustees’ Association and the Ministry of Education to develop such policies. Policies could include, but not be limited to:

• a requirement for documentation, communication and recording of all violence and harassment in K-12 schools
• a bully relocation and counselling plan
• a victim support plan
• a safety drill plan to respond to weapons threats
• a comprehensive communication plan between schools, police and probation officers monitoring students involved in serious violent or criminal incidents
• every school being staffed with full-time professionals trained to deal with bullying. Duties to include monitoring school grounds and hallways at recess and lunch
• an accredited citizenship course for all grades, covering citizenship, morals, ethics, and respect.