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Heading the Signs Part 8 The authors of Early Warning, Timely Response caution parents and educators that no one warning sign is sufficient for predicting aggression and violence. Rather, these signs must be taken in context and read as indicators that a child may need help.
Withdraws socially
Harbors feelings of isolation and peer rejection
Expresses thoughts about violence in writings and drawings
Has been a victim of violence, including sexual abuse, in the past
Feels persecuted or picked on
Performs poorly or shows little interest in school
Expresses uncontrolled anger
Engages in chronic hitting, intimidating, and bullying behaviors
Has a history of discipline problems, including aggressive behavior
Expresses intolerance for differences and intense prejudice based on race, ethnicity, religion, language, gender, sexual orientation, ability, and physical appearance
Uses alcohol or drugs
Affiliates with a gang
Makes a specific, detailed threat to use violence
Has inappropriate access to, possession of, and use of firearms
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