I am a Professor of Social Developmental Psychology at Nottingham Trent University and lead the Bullying and Aggressive Behaviour research group. With over 20 years of experience in undertaking research in social development psychology, my work focuses on the topics of banter, bullying, online bullying, and harassment in public places. Underpinning my research is a desire to understand how young people navigate the acceptability of banter and the distinction between banter and bullying. I have worked with the ABA to use these research findings to contribute to their resources on banter. I joined the Anti-Bullying Alliance as a core member in 2018 and have acted as a member of the advisory group for the last three years. Previously, I was also a trustee for the Ben Cohen StandUp Foundation.