In this submission to the ACT’s inquiry into the management of bullying and violence in ACT schools, ACTCOSS recommends that the Education Directorate address several gaps in policy and procedure, including: a lack of mainstreamed policy to managing violence and bullying across ACT schools; problems with school-parent communication; and an ongoing need to increase collaboration with community services.
We also expressed our support for cross-Directorate collaboration, particularly between the Education Directorate and the Youth Justice Blueprint and Family Safety Hub.