The Roles Children Play in Bullying
Kids can bully others, be bullied, or witness bullying.
The Importance of Not Labeling Kids
Sends the message that the child's behavior cannot change
Fail to recognize multiple roles children might plan in different bullying situations
Disregard other factors contributing to the behavior (peer influence or school climate)
Instead of labeling the children involved, focus on the behavior
Bully = child who bullied
Victim = child who was bullied
Bully/Victim = child who was both bullied and bullied others
Circle of Bullying
Those directly involved in bullying and those who actively assist the behavior or defend against it
Kids Involved in Bullying
Kids who bully
Kids who are bullied
Kids who assist
Kids who reinforce
Outsiders
Kids who defend
Engage in bullying behavior toward their peers
Targets of bullying behavior
May not start the bullying or lead, but serves as an 'assistant' by encouraging the bullying
Not directly involved in the behavior, but give the bullying an audience
Completely separate from the bullying situation
Actively comfort the child being bullied and come to their defense when bullying occurs