Tabernacle Township School District

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