• District Anti-Bullying Coordinator:

    Mary Jane Machtemes, Guidance Supervisor
    Phone: (973) 777-0808 X117
    Email: machtemes@wboe.org

     

    WARNING SIGNS FOR VIOLENCE WATCH FOR THEM.... AND TAKE ACTION

     

    • Lack of interest in school.
    • Absence of age-appropriate anger control skills.
    • Seeing self as always being the victim.
    • Persistent disregard for or refusal to follow rules.
    • Cruelty to pets or other animals.
    • Violent artwork or writing.
    • Talking constantly about weapons or violence.
    • Depression or severe mood swings.
    • History of bullying.
    • Misplaced or unwarranted jealousy.
    • Involvement or interest in gangs.
    • Self-isolation from family and friends.
    • Talking about bringing a weapon to school.

     

    Time Magazine, 1999