Conflict vs. HIB
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Conflict
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HIB
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- Involves people with similar degrees of power.
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- Involves an imbalance of power.
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- Involves a mutual disagreements or difference in interests or goals. Includes arguments and fights.
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- One or more students are victims of one or more person’s aggression, needs, or interest.
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- Is reciprocal; both parties participate in the conflict.
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- Is one-sided; one party instigates.
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- Both parties are responsible for wrongdoing.
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- Bully is responsible for wrongdoing.
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- A normal part of growing up and of life. The intent is not to hurt.
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- The intent is to physically or emotionally hurt someone.
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- Can be fairly resolved by compromise or negotiation.
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- A fair resolution involves a change in behavior of the bully; the target has no concession to make.
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