Conflict vs HIB
HIB
The Franklin Township School District takes the societal issue of bullying very seriously. The district addresses bullying proactively and is committed to providing all students with a safe learning environment that is free from harassment, intimidation, and bullying (HIB).
HIB Definition
New Jersey's Anti-Bullying Bill of Right's defines HIB as follows:
"Harassment, intimidation or bullying" means any gesture, any written, verbal or physical act, or any electronic communication, whether it be a single incident or a series of incidents, that is reasonably perceived as being motivated either by any actual or perceived characteristic, such as race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or a mental, physical or sensory disability, or by any other distinguishing characteristic, that takes place on school property, at any school sponsored function, on a school bus, or off school grounds as provided for in section 16 of P.L.2010, c.122 (C.18A:37-15.3), that substantially disrupts or interferes with the orderly operation of the school or the rights of other students and that:
a. a reasonable person should know, under the circumstances, will have the effect of physically or emotionally harming a student or damaging the student's property, or placing a student in reasonable fear of physical or emotional harm to his person or damage to his property;
b. has the effect of insulting or demeaning any student or group of students; or
c. creates a hostile educational environment for the student by interfering with a student's education or by severely or pervasively causing physical or emotional harm to the student.
Forms of HIB
HIB can take many forms. Examples include:
Verbal: name-calling, teasing, put downs
Social: spreading rumors, leaving people out on purpose, breaking up friendships
Physical: hitting, punching, shoving
Cyberbullying: using the Internet, mobile phones or other digital technologies to harm others
Conflict vs. HIB
Conflict(C) or HIB
Involves people with similar degrees of power. C
Involves an imbalance of power. HIB
Involves a mutual disagreements or difference in interests or goals. Includes arguments and fights. C
One or more students are victims of one or more person's aggression, needs, or interest. HIB
Is reciprocal; both parties participate in the conflict. C
Is one-sided; one party instigates. HIB
Both parties are responsible for wrongdoing. C
Bully is responsible for wrongdoing. HIB
A normal part of growing up and of life. The intent is not to hurt. C
The intent is to physically or emotionally hurt someone. HIB
Can be fairly resolved by compromise or negotiation. C
A fair resolution involves a change in behavior of the bully; the target has no concession to make.