This Committee was created to provide advice and recommendations to curb and eliminate all forms of bullying throughout Hillsborough County
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, 2026.
Want to help spread the word about the nominations? Download and post the Anti-Bullying Nomination flyer!
Documents and useful links
- Cyber Bullying Know the Facts (English)
- Cyber Bullying Know the Facts (Spanish)
- Cyber Bullying Facts and Resources for Parents (English)
- Cyber Bullying Facts and Resources for Parents (Spanish)
- Submit a tip via Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office TIP411
- Submit a tip via Crimestoppers
- Report a Bully in the School District
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
Category 1
- City of Tampa Police Department, designated by the Chief
Category 2
- Hillsborough County Sheriff's Department, designated by the Sheriff
Category 3
- Florida Department of Children and Families, designated by Regional Director
Category 4
- Hillsborough County School Board
Category 5
- Hillsborough County Children's Services Department psychologist or mental health counselor, designated by the Director
Category 6
- University of South Florida College of Education or the Louis de la Parte Mental Health Institute, designated by President of USF
Category 7
- 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
Category 8
- Two 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
Category 9
- Private sponsor(s) selected to participate with the County in the Anti-Bullying initiative
Category 10
- An organization who works directly with troubled youth such as those with emotional or mental handicaps
Category 11
- Two 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