In talking about bullying, harassment and other related problems, it may be helpful to consider some definitions:
Harassment
Including but not limited to conduct, verbal threats, intimidation or abuse based on a person’s actual or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity or expression), or sex.
Bullying
When someone repeatedly and on purpose says or does mean or hurtful things to another person who has a hard time defending himself or herself.
Misconduct
Improper or inappropriate behavior.
These behaviors typically involve aggression or an intent to harm, an imbalance of power or strength, and a pattern that is repeated over time.