Anti-Bullying Advisory Committee

This Committee was created to provide advice and recommendations to curb and eliminate all forms of bullying throughout Hillsborough County

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2025 Anti-Bullying Recognition Award

The Hillsborough County Anti-Bullying Advisory Committee is currently accepting nominations for the Annual Anti-Bullying Recognition Award.

Youth or groups of youth (up to age 19) can be nominated for recognition of their outstanding efforts to further eliminate all forms of bullying affecting young people in the community.

The winner will be recognized for their actions and accomplishments demonstrating significant activist and/or advocacy efforts on behalf of the community to address bullying or cyberbullying here in Hillsborough County.

Submissions are due by June 30, 2025.

Want to help spread the word about the nominations? Download and post the Anti-Bullying Nomination flyer!

Submit an Individual Nominee or Group Anti-Bullying Nomination Flyer

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Membership

The membership of this Committee shall be appointed by the BOCC and shall be comprised of 13 members. Composition is specified as follows:

Seven members will represent the following governing bodies:

City of Tampa Police Department, designated by the Chief
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Department, designated by the Sheriff
Florida Department of Children and Families, designated by Regional Director
Hillsborough County School Board
Hillsborough County Children’s Services Department psychologist or mental health counselor, designated by the Director
University of South Florida College of Education or the Louis de la Parte Mental Health Institute, designated by President of USF
Department of Juvenile Justice Hillsborough County Neighborhood Accountability Board in the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, designated by Director of Court Programs

Six members shall represent the following categories:

2 - Child welfare advocacy organization such as Guardian Ad Litem, Parent Teacher Association, Parent Teacher Organization, Boys and Girls Club, Joshua House, YMCA, YWCA, or other such organizations
Private sponsor(s) selected to participate with the County in the Anti-Bullying initiative
An organization who works directly with troubled youth such as those with emotional or mental handicaps
2 - Members at-large

Terms

Members shall serve three year terms; initially staggered. Governing body representatives shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing body or person.

Special requirements

Subject to F.S. 286.011, also known as the Sunshine Law.
Appointment to this Committee is contingent upon passing a criminal background check.

Authority

BOCC Resolution No. R09-100, adopted August 5, 2009.

Meetings

Every other month, 4th Thursday, unless noted, 10 AM
County Center, 18th Floor, Conf. Rm. 1827W

Events

March 2025