This Committee was created to provide advice and recommendations to curb and eliminate all forms of bullying throughout Hillsborough County, Florida.
Documents and useful links
- Cyber Bullying Know the Facts (English)
- Cyber Bullying Know the Facts (Espanol)
- Cyber Bullying Facts and Resources for Parents (English)
- Cyber Bullying Facts and Resources for Parents (Espanol)
- Submit a tip via Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office TIP411
- Submit a tip via Crimestoppers
- Bully Free Communities - Facebook
- 2017 Anti-Bullying Advisory Committee Narrative
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, 10:00 a.m.
Florida Department of Children and Families
Suncoast Region Office
9393 N. Florida Avenue
Tampa, FL 33612
Contact:
Eva Dyer
Program Coordinator
County Center, 24th Floor
601 E. Kennedy Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33602
Phone: (813) 276-2033
Members:
| Member | Position | Dates of Service |
|---|---|---|
| Mr. Thomas Avino | Private Sponsor Participating in the Anti-Bullying Initiative | 02/21/2018 - 01/31/2021 |
| Ms. Annabelle Begg | BOCC - Child Welfare Advocacy Organization | 05/16/2018 - 01/31/2021 |
| Ms. Lauretta Blake | BOCC - At-Large Member | 03/01/2017 - 01/31/2020 |
| Ms. Tanly Cabrera |
HC Public Schools |
|
| Ms. Roxanne Council | Florida Department of Children and Families | |
| Ms. Ashley Lord | BOCC - Child Welfare Advocacy Organization | 03/01/2017 - 01/31/2021* |
| Dr. Tom Massey | University of South Florida | |
| Ms. Maggie Pines |
Department of Juvenile Justice - 13th Judicial Circuit | |
| Ms. Abeba Salter-Woods | BOCC - At-Large Member | 10/21/2015 - 01/31/2020* |
| Ms. Angie Toledo Vazquez | BOCC - Representative from an organization that works directly with troubled youth | 08/16/2017 - 01/31/2019 |
| Ms. Jeannie Willsie |
Hillsborough County Children's Services Department Representative | |
| City of Tampa Police Department | ||
| Hillsborough County Sheriff's Department |
*Reappointed