This definition of harassment seeks to complement the one that indicates repetition over time by adding two further characteristics:
- that of prolonged violence in the moment, to distinguish it from sudden violence that breaks out.
- and that of threats of recurrence or the perception of this risk.
This definition is in line with those proposed, for example, by :
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Dan Olweus (Norway, 70s-90s), focusing on physical violence
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Dr. Mona O’Moore, Anti-Bullying Centre, Research & Resource, Unit Department of Education, Trinity College, Dublin, who proposes a definition within the framework of NOVAS RES (European Union network).
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Swedish legislation
which aim to broaden the definition of bullying so that it can be reported, punished and redressed, even in the case of a single act.