Bullying And Harassment

Q: What is the difference between harassment and bullying?

A:Harasment and bullying both involve behaviour which harms, intimidates, threatens, victimises, undermines, offends, degrades or humiliates. Harassment is always linked to Anti-discrimination Laws and thus will focus on gender, race, ethnic background, colour, religion or belief, sexual orientation or disability. Harassment may be a single incident or a series of incidents. Bullying is repeated inappropriate behaviour, direct or indirect and by one or more persons which undermines an individuals right to dignity.