What is Bullying?
Traditionally, bullying is recognized and defined by three primary characteristics. It is aggressive behavior that:
- Is usually repeated over time
- Occurs in a relationship where there is a power imbalance
- Intends to cause harm or distress and/or has a serious harmful or distressing effect on the target
We believe:
- Bullying is mean or hurtful behavior that keeps happening. It is unfair and one-sided.
- Bullying is not safe, respectful, or kind. It is against the rules.
- Recognizing bullying is the first step in getting it to stop.
We respond by following the Three Rs:
Resource: Second Step, Bullying Prevention, SecondStep.org