What is Bullying?
Bullying has been defined as unwanted and repeated written, verbal, or physical behavior, including any threatening, insulting;or dehumanizing gesture, by an adult or student, that is severe or pervasive enough to create an intimidating, hostile;or offensive educational environment; cause discomfort or humiliation;or unreasonably interfere with the individual's school performance or participation. |
Bullying may involve:
*Excessive teasing*Threat*Intimidation*Stalking*Cyberbullying*Physical violence*Sexual, religious, or racial harassment*Public humiliation |
Some of the signs that this is bullying and not an isolated instance of rudeness or insensitivity include:
*This is systematic, frequent behavior. Bullying involves repeated acts of aggression.*There is an unequal distribution of power between bully and target.*The behavior is unfair and one-sided.*There is an intent by the bully to dominate, humiliate, or intimidate. |
