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| Debra Stewart PsyD |
The Bullying Hybrid during stressful events results in more predatory, manipulative, and cunning behavior than ever before. Resources are scarce; rewards are few; audiences become scarce, and victims are too diminished in their will to fight back. The bully's unmet needs increase, and relational bullying rises, as does the formation of frenemy teams. In times of socioeconomic and sociopolitical stress, the bully preys on already stressed targets for money, food, and other necessities of life and will find other bully-types to validate their behavior.
Bystanders are essential in these situations and may include neighbors, clergy, coworkers, friends, or family members. There are always bystanders in bullying events or the aftermath of the victimization, and now, more than ever, bystanders are needed for surveillance to report the unmet needs in the community. -Dr. Stewart
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