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TRAINING RESOURCES: K-12 Threat Assessment

K-12 BEHAVIORAL THREAT ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT TRAINING
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PowerPoint and Training Resources


Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management in Virginia K-12 Public Schools - Powerpoint 

Participants Handout-Action Steps

Summary of Key BTAM Concepts

Key Areas for Inquiry (Investigative Themes)

Flow Chart for Threat Assessment and Management Process

BTAM Recognize and Report Guidance Planning Template


Ok2SpeakOut

Ok2SpeakOut

Ok2Speakout - 4 minute video


DCJS Resources

Essential Elements: School Threat Assessment and Management Model Policies and Procedures

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About K-12 Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management

Information Sharing Guide for K-12 Public Schools

Parent and Caregiver Resources for Self-Harm, Suicide, and Violence Prevention

Threat Assessment and Management in Virginia Public Schools: Model Policies, Procedures and Guidelines - pdf

Tool Kit: Behavioral Threat Assessment Resource for K-12 Virginia Schools

Tool Kit: Behavioral Threat Assessment Resource for K-12 Virginia Parents


Additional Resources

Averting Targeted School Violence (USSS, 2021)

Behavioral Threat Assessment Units​ (USSS, 2024)​

Bystander Reporting Toolkit​ (USSS,2023)​

Mass Attacks in Public Spaces​ (USSS, 2023)​

Protecting America’s Schools (USSS and DHS, 2019)

Safe School Initiative (USSS and US DOE, 2002)

Summary of USSS Study: Protecting America's Schools (2019)

Behavioral Threat Assessment Units: Key Themes to Guide Threat Assessment Investigations (see pages 8-16)

What Threat Assessment Is and Is Not (NTAC)