Bullying/Conflict Resolution

Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeated or has the potential to be repeated over time. The children that are bullied and those that bully others may have serious, lasting problems. 

 

To be consider bullying, the behavior must be aggressive and include:

 

• An imbalance of power: kids who bully use their power, such as physical strength, access to embarrassing information, or popularity, to control or harm others. Power imbalances can change over time and in different situations, even if they involve the same people.

• Repetition: Bullying behaviors happen more than once or have the potential to happen more than once.

 

Here's an article from HuffPost that outlines the differences between being rude or mean and bullying: 

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/signe-whitson/bullying_b_2188819.html

 

If you believe you or someone you know has been a target of bullying, please complete and submit an anonymous account of the incident here: Bullying Report

 

Conflict Resolution

 

Conflict resolution is when two or more parties engaged in a disagreement, dispute or debate reach an agreement to resolve it. Several skills are needed for you to resolve conflicts effectively and keep personal and professional relationships strong and growing. Read this helpful article to learn more: https://www.helpguide.org/articles/relationships-communication/conflict-resolution-skills.htm

 

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