WHO SHOULD ATTEND (TARGET AUDIENCE) | LOCATION AND HOURS l LODGING | PRE-CONFERENCE REGISTRATION MAIN CONFERENCE REGISTRATION | VENDOR REGISTRATION | AGENDA | REGISTRATION CANCELLATION FORM | PRESENTERS
The Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is pleased to announce the 2022 National Threat Assessment Conference for Educational Institutions. With over a decade of implementing threat assessment teams in institutions of higher education and K-12 public schools, DCJS has had the opportunity to join with subject matter experts to learn what works based on research and best practices. The successes and lessons learned in this area have led to a continued search for opportunities for improvement, to share resources, and to pursue better outcomes for the safety of all students, staff, stakeholders, and ultimately for the community.
The main purpose of behavioral threat assessment is to recognize and respond to concerning, aberrant, or threatening behavior with the goal of diverting individuals from violence to themselves or others. This conference will address threat assessment from a prevention and intervention focus with an emphasis on the latest research, legal requirements, and overcoming challenges in implementation.
Current Landscape in Behavioral Threat Assessment
Recognizing the Warning Signs
Community Threat Assessment
Interrupting the Pathway and Mitigating Threats
Response and Recovery
Local, state, nationally and internationally renowned speakers and panelists include:
Lina Alathari, Analyst, National Threat Assessment Center
Dr. Greg Gerber, Lead Digital Threat Analyst, Safer Schools Together
Dave Okada, Principal-Safety and Threat Solutions, LLC, Lieutenant, Salem Police Department (Retired)
Cortney Berry, Emergency Manager, Henrico County Public Schools
Dr. Karie Gibson, Chief, BAU1, Behavioral Threat Assessment Center, Federal Bureau of Investigation
Theresa Orr, Senior Police Captain, Virginia Beach Police
Craig Branch, Chief, Germanna Community College Police Department
Molly Hudgens, School Counselor, Sycamore Middle School, Pleasant View
John Picarelli, Director, Department of Homeland Security Center for Prevention, Programs and Partnerships
George Brauchler, Chief Deputy District Attorney, 18th District, Colorado
Dr. Stan Jones, Deputy Superintendent and Chief Academic Officer, Stafford Public Schools
Carly Posey, Mission Director, The I Love You Guys Foundation
Will Chapman, School Resource Officer, Newtown Connecticut
Dr. Peter Langman, Author and Subject Matter Expert on Active Attackers
Dr. Gene Deisinger, Behavioral Threat Assessment Expert, Deisinger Consulting
Dr. Stephanie Leite, Principal - Forensic Intelligence, LLC
Jordan Murphy, Athlete, Musician, Mentor
This conference is highly recommended for national and state leaders, school division superintendents, school administrators, school mental health professionals, teachers, counselors, higher education personnel, threat assessment team members, and school/campus law enforcement and security officers. Anyone with a stake in K-12 school, higher education, or community behavioral threat assessment is encouraged to attend.
Law enforcement officers, campus security officers, and school security officers who complete this training in person are eligible to receive partial in-service credit hours.
Virginia Beach Conference Center1000 19th StreetVirginia Beach, Virginia 23451
Threat Assessment and Management in Schools, Campuses, and Communities: Enhancing the Nexus
Dr. Gene Deisinger, Deisinger Consulting
Check-in begins at 7:30 am. Pre-Conference begins at 8:00 am and concludes at 4:45 pm.
This workshop will provide opportunities for participants to learn and engage on topics impacting schools and campuses, while considering the nexus with communities that are not covered in foundational training sessions. These topics will focus on opportunities for greater collaboration, communication and coordination between schools and campuses where appropriate. Participants will be able to practice application of skills and lessons learned through small group work on case scenarios addressing issues that may impact both schools and campuses. To fully maximize participant experience, it is recommended participants have previously attended basic threat assessment training.
Pre-Conference Option 2: Monday, October 10, 2022
Domestic Extremism and Violent Extremism Awareness
Check-in begins at 7:30 am. Pre-Conference begins at 8:00 am and concludes at 5:00 pm.
The presenter will provide attendees with an introductory overview of numerous domestic terror groups and criminally subversive subcultures present in communities throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia and the United States. The training will provide a definition of violent extremism and focus on awareness of individuals and groups that attempt to advance social, political or religious beliefs through force or violence. At the conclusion of the training, attendees will be better positioned to identify racially and ideologically motivated violent behavior and discern between criminal activity and First Amendment protected speech and actions.
Check-in begins at 7:30 am.
October 11-12, 2022: The conference begins at 8:00 am and concludes at 5:00 pm.
October 13, 2022: The conference begins at 8:00 am and concludes at 12:00 pm.
Lunch will be served to registered in person participants and vendor representatives on October 11 and October 12. Participants are responsible for travel and all other meal costs.
Unless a lodging scholarship was requested and approved, participants are responsible for their lodging arrangements and expenses.
Please click the link below for lodging options:
CONFERENCE LODGING INFORMATION AND RESERVATIONS
Pre-registration is required.
There is no registration fee to attend the Pre-Conference.
Virginia Members of the Target Audience: There is no cost for Virginia members of the target audience (see Recommended Participants above).
CANCELLATION POLICY: If unable to attend, registrants must cancel no later than September 15, 2022 or be responsible for a $125 no-show fee. Substitutions will be accepted.
CLICK TO REGISTER: COMPLIMENTARY REGISTRATION FOR VIRGINIA MEMBERS OF THE TARGET AUDIENCE
Attendees Outside Virginia/Outside the Target Audience: Those outside Virginia and/or outside the target audience are invited to attend the conference at a rate of $125 if paid via credit card at the time of registration. A $20 processing fee will apply to payments not made by credit card at the time of registration. Payment must be received prior to conference attendance.
CLICK TO REGISTER: $125 FEE (OUTSIDE OF VIRGINIA/OUTSIDE OF TARGET AUDIENCE)
CANCELLATION POLICY: Need to cancel? Please click here. No refunds will be given for cancellations made after September 15, 2022. Substitutions will be accepted.
Vendors with threat assessment related products and services are invited to participate in the conference. The registration fee for VENDORS is $500 per vendor (for up to two (2) representatives) if paid via credit card at the time of registration. A $20 processing fee will apply to payments not made by credit card at the time of registration. Registration fee includes open skirted table, electricity and Wi-Fi, and lunch at the Convention Center.
CLICK TO REGISTER: VENDORS
Note: Vendors who are non-profits or SWaM certified are eligible for discounted rates: $125 for nonprofits and $250 for SWaM. Please contact Shellie Evers at 804-629-7042 or shellie.evers@dcjs.virginia.gov to be registered at the discounted rate.
Shellie Evers804.629.7042Email Shellie
Brad Stang804.997.1278Email Brad
James Christian804.357.0967Email James
Marc Dawkins804.225.3431Email MarcDonna Michaelis804.371.6506Email Donna
