Are all conflicts bullying?  

Conflicts at school will occur.  However, conflicts and bullying are very different.  Conflicts can range from a simple disagreement to a verbal argument or a physical altercation.  During a conflict, name calling, threats and other behaviors that may look like HIB can occur.  Conflict is considered mutual - meaning all participants play some role.  HIB is primarily one-sided 

Although not all incidents will fall under the definition of an HIB, this does not mean that the situation will not be dealt with appropriately.  

Bullying 

• Goal is to harm, hurt or humiliate 

• Exerting power and control over someone 

Conflict 

• Disagreement 

• Equal power