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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What I have seen happen in FCPS is that admin treats the bully as a victim, and blames the victim in any way possible. They’ll say “oh, if it was really a problem, he would have told someone or gotten help”. Bullying has a paralyzing effect such that victims usually do not speak up. That’s why bystanders are so important. Recognize subtle signs and look out for each other. Do not blame victims! Do not assume they are ok, just because they aren’t crying/screaming for help. The long lasting psychological effects of extreme bullying are similar to being in a war-torn country. [/quote]

FCPS close ranks and simply don't want to deal with the real issue. If someone is a known drug dealer, for example, it is easy to get rid of that student or small group of students, because they are a known problem doing something blatantly illegal, repeatedly.  If someone is a bully, they are sneaky by nature.  FCPS has cameras, and are extremely careful what they show the victim's families.  FCPS has a lawyer behind this, because FCPS has years of experience, and they need to protect their "brand".  It's not such a great school system, but it is extremely large.  People from outside the area are sometimes impressed with that.  [/quote]

They do not get rid of drug dealers. Plenty have been caught and remain at school.[/quote]

You are correct.

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Even if they did manage to nab a few HS "drug dealers", more would instantly take their place.  As long as your kids want to try or do drugs, someone will be able to facilitate for them.[/quote]

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