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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