Bullying in Schools: Overview.

Bullying behavior, broadly described as intimidating or harassing another person through physical or verbal assaults and insults and threats, can begin at any age, but it is a particular problem among children and adolescents. Although bullying is usually a one-on-one behavior, it also has a broader social impact. Victims may feel humiliated and thus alienated from everyone in their peer group, while bullies may feel that they have established a position of superiority in the same group. Bullying behavior can continue into adulthood, although by that time it may be regarded as criminal behavior and result in legal action (for example, charges of stalking, harassment, or assault and battery).