XII.
REFERRAL AND COUNSELING
Referral. The victim shall also be referred to counseling so that the sense of
safety may be restored and his/her need for protection be assessed. The
school head or the Child Protection Committee may refer the victims and
the bully to trained professionals outside the school, such as social workers,
guidance counselors, psychologists, or child protection specialists, for
further assessment and appropriate intervention measures, as may be
necessary. The school head or the designated school personnel shall notify
the Women and Children’s Protection Desk (WPCD) of the local Philippine
National Police, if he believes that appropriate criminal charges may be
pursued against the bully or offending student.