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Has tantrums and uncontrollable angry outbursts.
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Has been truant, suspended or expelled from school.
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Has little or no supervision and support from parents or a caring adult.
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Prefers reading materials dealing with violent themes, rituals and abuse.
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Characteristically resorts to name calling, cursing or abusive language.
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Habitually makes violent threats when angry.
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Has previously brought a weapon to school.
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Has a background of serious disciplinary problems.
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Has a background of drug, alcohol or other substance abuse or dependency.
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Has few or no close friends.
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Is preoccupied with weapons, explosives or other incendiary devices.
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Displays cruelty to animals.
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Has witnessed or been a victim of neglect or abuse in the home.
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Has been bullied and/or bullies or intimidates peers or younger children.
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Tends to blame others for difficulties and problems they cause.
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Consistently prefers TV shows, reading materials, movies or music expressing violent themes, rituals and abuse.
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Reflects anger, frustration and the dark side of life in school writing projects.
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Is involved with a gang or an antisocial group on the fringe of peer acceptance.
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Is often depressed and has significant mood swings.
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Has threatened or attempted suicide.