What is the Bully-victim Cycle?
The bully-victim cycle is the cycle of behaviors the pushes the victim to defend himself and thereby become a bully. Research has shown that this cycle is fluid and kids can be both victims and bullies. Some experts believe that this is all the same problem and that bullies and victims should not be dealt with as separate problems. Barbara Coloroso (2003) believes that the bully and the victim need to heal together for full restoration and reconciliation. In order of this to happen the structure must be in place within the system.
