5 Simple Steps to Take Against Bullying and Harassment
Bullying is rampant in our schools today, and across the United States, about one in every five children experience bullying. These incidents have long-lasting effects on their development and may affect the individual during adulthood. In 2014, the Centers for Disease Control and Department of Education outlined the first federal definition of bullying. Three core elements define it: What is Bullying? Dieter Wolke and Suzet Tanya Lereya (2014) describe bullying as the “systematic abuse of power” involving aggressive behavior or intentional harm, repeated over time, and featuring an imbalance of power. Despite misconceptions, bullying is harmful, impacting mental and physical …