Description

The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is pleased to announce “A Community Approach to Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management: Enhancing Collaborative Partnerships to Identify, Assess, and Manage Risk for Targeted Violence and Terrorism” training. Funding for this training is provided through the Department of Homeland Security’s Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention Grant.  

Community members from a broad range of organizations and sectors (business, education, houses of worship, law enforcement and corrections, law, health care, etc.) are increasingly aware of subjects and/or situations that may present an ongoing risk for seriously disruptive and violent behaviors. These may include (but not be limited to) incidents of targeted violence or terrorism impacting schools, campuses, workplaces, or other community settings. Such acts may include threats against public figures, houses of worship or faith-based communities; targeting of community leaders; stalking; domestic violence; anonymous threats; and violent extremism/terrorism by lone subjects.  These individuals can be highly disruptive, not only in the school, campus, or workplace settings, but in the community at large. Incidents from around the world have underscored the ongoing need for collaborative and integrated strategies to prevent targeted violence where possible, and to mitigate risk of harm where necessary. More and more communities are developing community wide approaches to identify, assess and manage potential threats in lawful and collaborative ways. 

This two-day workshop will help participants to:

1.       Understand the nature, process and dynamics of targeted violence and terrorism.

2.       Develop and enhance strategies for early identification, assessment, and intervention with concerning situations; and

3.       Apply contemporary standards of lawful and ethical practice to prevent and mitigate harm while sustaining constitutional protections. 

The training will enhance participants abilities to support existing threat management processes in schools, campuses, and workplaces/organizations within their community, and to build foundations for broader, community-based, approaches to prevent violence, and foster engagement and resiliency. 

The session will be presented by Dr. Gene Deisinger.

Who should attend?

This training is intended for law enforcement officers, security officers, mental health professionals, and community stakeholders. 

Partial In-service Credit

Law enforcement will receive partial in-service credit hours for this training.

Cost

There is no registration fee for this course.

Transportation, Lodging, Meals

Participants are responsible for their transportation, lodging, and meal expenses.  

Training Times and Details

Registration begins at 7:30 AM

Training runs from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM each day