ABCP Policy | Page 26

X. PROCEDURES IN HANDLING BULLYING INCIDENCE The School handles bullying incidence with outmost concern to the victim and to the student who committed bullying. The Child Protection Committee shall also be the committee that will handle bullying cases in the School. A complaint for bullying or peer abuse shall be acted upon by the School Head in accordance with the following procedure: 1. Jurisdiction. Complaints of bullying shall be within the exclusive jurisdiction of the School and shall not be brought for amicable settlement before the Barangay, subject to existing laws, rules and regulations. Complaints for acts covered by other laws shall be referred to the appropriate authorities.