Sometimes things that are called bullying are not really bullying at all. From the national definition, we can identify three main features of bullying: It involves a misuse of power in a relationship, It is ongoing and repeated, and It involves behaviours that can harm. Finding positive solutions to bullying involves everyone. Having a shared understanding of what bullying is or isn’t, is a very important part of this. This four part series explores the national definition of bullying. The next video looks at the misuse of power in a relationship. Schools can find other versions of this definition of bullying, suitable for use with children and young people on the Bullying. No Way! website. Video 2 The national definition of bullying for schools tells us there are three main features of bullying: It involves a misuse of power in a relationship, It is ongoing and repeated, and It involves behaviours that can cause harm. What do we mean when we say a of ‘misuse power’? Power imbalances exist between people and groups all the time. Differences in social status are a common part of our society. But when someone takes advantage of the power imbalance to coerce or mistreat others, this is considered a misuse of power.
Sometimes things that are called bullying are not really bullying at all. From the national definition, we can identify three main features of bullying: It involves a misuse of power in a relationship, It is ongoing and repeated, and It involves behaviours that can harm. Finding positive solutions to bullying involves everyone. Having a shared understanding of what bullying is or isn’t, is a very important part of this. This four part series explores the national definition of bullying. The next video looks at the misuse of power in a relationship. Schools can find other versions of this definition of bullying, suitable for use with children and young people on the Bullying. No Way! website. Video 2 The national definition of bullying for schools tells us there are three main features of bullying: It involves a misuse of power in a relationship, It is ongoing and repeated, and It involves behaviours that can cause harm. What do we mean when we say a ‘misuse of power’? Power imbalances exist between people and groups all the time. Differences in social status are a common part of our society. But when someone takes advantage of the power imbalance to coerce or mistreat others, this is considered a misuse of power.
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