The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is pleased to announce “Legal Considerations for Community-Based Threat Assessment and Management.” Funding for this training is provided through the Department of Homeland Security’s Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention Grant.
The growing use of Threat Assessment Teams has legal implications that should be recognized and mitigated. In the aftermath of a violent incident, the work of threat assessment teams may be criticized or second-guessed and may even be examined in the context of litigation.
This one-day workshop will:
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.
The session will be presented either by:
Jeffrey J. Nolan, J.D., Partner, Holland & Knight, LLCor Mandi Montgomery Smith, J.D., Partner, Timberlake Smith, PC.
This training will benefit local government administrators, public health officials, law enforcement, educators and school administrators, mental health and counseling professionals, business leaders, legal counsel, and other interested community stakeholders, and especially persons working with threat assessment teams. Please note: Business casual attire and professional behavior are requirements to attend this event.
Virginia law enforcement officers will receive partial in-service credit hours for this training.
There is no registration fee for this course.
Participants are responsible for their transportation, lodging, and meal expenses.
Registration begins at 7:30 AMTraining runs from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM each day
Marc DawkinsLaw Enforcement and Public Safety Training Manager804.380.9709Email Marc
Steve WitmerTargeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention Grant Program Coordinator804.688.5090Email Steve
