Those who bully are four times more likely than non-bullies to be convicted of a serious crime by age 24 (Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence, 2007; Olweus, 1993).

* Practiced Liar Bully: A child exhibiting this genre of bullying can produce a convincing account at any moment that hides his violent acts. Such bullies excel at deception, and their ability to deceive should never be underestimated. * Jekyll and Hyde Bully: This bully is ruthless and vindictive in private, but is innocent and helpful in front of witnesses. A common attribute, and a warning sign, is displaying excessive charm in front of those in authority. * Shallow, Superficial Bully: The Shallow, Superficial Bully has exceptional verbal ability, butno substance to support his/her often illogical arguments, which are designed to hurt others. This bully generally talks a "big game," but does not follow up on commitments and cannot be trusted or relied upon. The Shallow, Superficial Bully tends to create conflict to undermine and destroy anyone he/she perceives to be an adversary or a potential threat capable of unmasking this bully. * Highly Critical Bully: This bullying type of ten uses covert tactics to humiliate, embarrass, degrade, or put down others. Such bullies rely on mimicry, taunting, teasing, embarrassing questioning, and refusals to value others. * Lobbying Bully: Lobbying bullies use their persuasive powers to repeatedly convince others to accept their views and perceptions. These bullies employ rumor and innuendo with great skill to destroy others' reputations. They exhibit arrogance, along with a superior sense of entitlement and audacity, while believing they are invulnerable and untouchable. * Evasive Bully: These bullies seldom give a straight answer and flit from topic to topic to avoid accountability for their transgressions against others. They are quick to discredit others and neutralize anyone who has incriminating information about them. * Bully Saboteur: Saboteur Bullies have an exaggerated belief that they are not receiving their fair share of praise or rewards, and they display highly manipulative tendencies. This bully often demonstrates prejudice and contempt for others and gains gratification when denying other people that to which he/she believes he/she is entitled.

We know from research that children are highly susceptible to media violence that promotes, condones, and/or devises new avenues for the bully to employ (Anderson & Bushman, 2002).

In response to the rapid increase in school shootings in the United States that are linked directly to bullying, most states now require bullying and violence prevention programs in their schools (Leff, Power, Costigan, & Manz, 2003).

Bullies, through attacking the weaknesses of others, are striking out against the shame and humiliation they feel for their own inability to defend themselves against their own abusers.

Bullies are well-versed in aggressive behaviors designed to obtain goals, and these lessons most often originate first in the home environment (Brody, 1996; Craig, Peters, & Konarski, 1998; Peeler & Sedighdellami, 1998).

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