Do Victims of Bullying Have a Role to play?
A target doesn’t cause bullying, but they can behave in such a way that will make it stop.
A target doesn’t cause bullying, but they can behave in such a way that will make it stop.
Examples of victim blaming statements: “Well, you should just leave him.” Or, “It’s her own fault for dressing that way.” How can people respond to these types of statements rationally and soundly, whether they come from a friend or family member, or a complete stranger on the Internet?
How can I combat the huge amount of homophobia in my school without outing myself or making myself a target for bullying?
Harassment is a pattern of behavior that intentionally harasses another person that serves no legitimate purpose. So any behavior that disturbs, upsets or intimidates or is used to control another person that has no legitimate purpose is abusive – intentionally so.
