It can be a snicker, nasty name calling or a fist fight. But, it's all a bullying, the most common form of school violence.
Bullies show little compassion for their victims.
Fifteen year old Arthea snickers and giggles as she describes how she beat up a classmate. I gave one girl a black eye and beat her on her neck. Like their victims, bullies are often isolated and have trouble making friends. They become bullies to establish power and control. Once bullies establish the reputation, it's hard for them to stop, says Anderson.