There are a number of factors that can contribute to whether or not bullying will occur, but one of the most important determinants is the overall climate of the school. If there is a culture of violence or aggression within a school, it creates an environment where bullying is more likely to take place. Additionally, if students don’t feel like they have a supportive network at school – whether that’s with teachers, administrators, or other students – they may be more likely to engage in bullying behavior. Finally, schools with higher levels of poverty tend to have more incidents of bullying; this could be because there are more opportunities for conflict when resources are scarce.