Table 3.
Behavioral Index items.
| Behavior | Definition (not full descriptions) |
|---|---|
| Inappropriate sexual behavior | Exposure of body, sexual advances, sexual intercourse, masturbating in front of others, and possessing pornography |
| Lying/cheating | Presenting false information, attempt to deceive, and cheating on school assignment |
| Physical aggression toward objects | Throwing or kicking objects, slamming doors, overturning furniture, slamming books, and tearing up point card |
| Physical assault toward adults | Intentional aggressive physical contact toward an adult, e.g., biting, kicking, punching, spitting at, and jumping on |
| Physical assault toward peers | Intentional aggressive physical contact toward a peer or sibling, e.g., biting, kicking, punching, spitting at, and jumping on |
| Property damage | Intentionally damaging property, e.g., breaking windows, tearing clothes, breaking furniture, and putting holes in walls |
| Runaway | Being absent without permission where police have been contacted and a runaway report has been filed |
| School misbehavior | Inappropriate school behavior, e.g., office referral, leaving the classroom without permission, and disrupting learning |
| Self-destructive behavior | Attempts to injury or place self in danger, e.g., cutting, head banging, choking self, and biting self; does not include suicidal behavior |
| Stealing | Steals or is suspected of stealing from others, does not include food taken |
| Substance abuse/possession | Use or suspected use of alcohol, marijuana, or other illegal drugs, in possession of drugs or drug paraphernalia |
| Suicide ideation | Making a verbalization suggesting thoughts of suicide, or indicating suicidal tendencies or thoughts |
| Verbal or symbolic threats | Attempts to intimidate others with spoken or figurative behavior, e.g., verbal threats, stares, aggressive stance, and clenched fists |
| Police contact | Arrest, reprimand, or detention by police about involvement in illegal acts, including assault, , vandalism, shoplifting, and status offenses |
| Physical restraint (Safety hold) | A staff member or other adult holds a youth to keep him or her from harming self or others |