Who is involved?
Many strategies developed for dealing with bullying focus exclusively on those who bully and those who are targeted. In reality, there are other parties who are affected by this difficult experience and who influence the outcome of the situation. Understanding this phenomenon requires us to consider all parties involved in a bullying situation and their role.
I can blame one student in my class who targeted me. And I can also thank another student who defended me. Thanks to her I’m free.
-Student, 11th grade