RESOLUTION NO. _____-2022
RESOLUTION OF THE FORT BRAGG CITY COUNCIL
APPROVING THE ANTI-BULLYING POLICY
WHEREAS, a recent study from the Workplace Bullying Institute showed that the “Prevalence of bullying is up 57 percent from 2017, and nearly 60 million Americans have been affected by bullying;” and WHEREAS, the negative consequences of bullying are significant, in extreme cases leading to self-harm by victims or violence against others, including the bully; and WHEREAS, in a 2011 justice survey of law enforcement agencies around the United States, bullying was identified by 60 percent of the agencies as one of their top concerns; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND PROCLAIMED by the City Council of the City of Fort Bragg that for reasons set forth herein, the City of Fort Bragg recognizes that bullying in all forms is a serious problem and often has serious and lasting consequences, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the City of Fort Bragg supports an evidence-based anti-bullying policy to eliminate bullying, educate City employees and residents on the consequences of bullying and teach victims and perpetrators through an anti-bullying intervention policy, attached hereto as Exhibit A; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the City of Fort Bragg commits to working collaboratively with other local organizations, including the school district to develop and implement a holistic anti-bullying initiative.
The above and foregoing Resolution was introduced by Councilmember _____, seconded by Councilmember _____, and passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Fort Bragg held on the 26th day of September, 2022 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
RECUSED:
BERNIE NORVELL
Mayor
ATTEST:
June Lemos, MMC
City Clerk