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various media coverage and has gained a spot as multiple talk show topics. Cyber bullying is still a new<br />

topic.<br />

Olweus Circle of Bullying<br />

Being the pioneer of bullying, Olweus developed a circle of bullying. Dr. Olweus has placed a<br />

name on all participants of bullying. Even though we have the main characters, the bully and the victim,<br />

there are also other supporting roles that contribute to form this circle of bullying.<br />

Nearly one in five students in an average classroom is experiencing bullying in some way. The rest of the<br />

students, called bystanders, are also affected by the bullying.<br />

The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program describes students involved or witnessing a bullying situation as<br />

having roles in the Bullying Circle.<br />

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