Behavioral Threat Assessment Development

Proactively address and manage potential threats

Recognizing the complex nature of threats, which often include a higher incidence of self-harm risks alongside threats to others, our approach emphasizes the critical importance of early identification, nuanced assessment, and tailored intervention strategies.

Our comprehensive suite of services ensures that school districts are equipped with the knowledge, tools, and strategies to effectively assess and manage behavioral threats, prioritizing the safety and well-being of all students and staff.

Comprehensive Evaluation of Existing Behavioral Threat Assessment Programs: Assessing current practices and policies to identify strengths and areas for improvement.

Gap Analysis: Identifying gaps in current behavioral threat assessment strategies, with a special emphasis on suicide risk assessments and the identification of threats to self, which are often more prevalent than threats to harm others.

Training Program Recommendations: We will recommend training sessions for educators, administrators, and school safety personnel on:

• Early identification of behavioral threats.
• Effective suicide risk assessment techniques.
• Intervention strategies to prevent harm to self and others.
• Best practices for handling threats and implementing preventive measures.

Recommendations for Case Management Tools: Suggesting advanced case management tools and software that facilitate efficient tracking, management, and follow-up of behavioral threat assessments and interventions.

Development of Multidisciplinary Teams: Assisting in the formation and training of multidisciplinary teams within schools, focused on the assessment and management of potential threats, ensuring a coordinated and effective response.

Policy Development and Revision: Guiding schools in the development of new policies or the revision of existing policies related to behavioral threat assessment to ensure compliance with state laws and best practices.

Ongoing Consultation and Support: Offering continuous expert consultation and support to address emerging concerns and ensure the behavioral threat assessment program remains effective over time.

Community and Parent Engagement Strategies: Developing strategies to engage parents and the community in understanding and supporting behavioral threat assessment efforts, enhancing the overall safety culture within schools.