Threat Assessment in Schools

Threat Assessment in Schools Module 1
Brief History of Salem-Keizer System Threat Model
Our first module helps to outline a process for identifying risk concerns upon assessment. We describe the history of the Salem-Keizer System and how this model can be adapted for others. We discuss various studies and research that have influenced campus threat assessments. Finally, we address the basic and foundational concepts of threat assessment.

• Threat Assessments
• Supportive Research and Recommendations
• The Aggression Continuum
• Targeted and Reactive Threats and Behavior
• Youth Aggression

Threat Assessment in Schools Module 2
System, Team Dynamics, and Applications
Module two of our course delves into the two-tiered process of risk assessment that involves site-based assessment (Level 1) and community-based assessment (Level 2). We also discuss how the investigation team functions – through meetings and interviews with school staff, parents, and other sources. Finally, we describe the components of the Student Threat Assessment Team (STAT).

• Level 1 (Site-Based Assessment)
• Level 2 (Community-Based Assessment)
• Level 2 Investigation Team
• Level 2 Student Threat-Assessment Team Operations

Threat Assessment in Schools Module 3 
Threat Assessments, Types of Violence, and Security
Assessing and managing threats are very important but communicating the assessment results and management plan to school staff and parents are equally as important. This module discusses how to communicate threat assessment outcomes and how to organize a student threat-assessment system. Within this module, we’ll also describe non-traditional risks, such as domestic violence, teen dating violence, stalking threats, and security and behavioral issues on school campuses.

• Organizing a Student Threat-Assessment System
• Communicating Threat-Assessment Outcomes
• Domestic Violence, Teen Dating Violence, and Stalking
• Law Enforcement Officers

Security and Behavioral Issues on School Campuses
Threat Assessment in Schools Module 4
Expansive System Implementation, Adult Threats, and Targeted Violence
Within the final module of this course, we address how to create an adult threat advisory team. Also, we describe threats against adults, such as workplace violence and threats against higher education settings, such as colleges. Finally, we describe how to proactive in school and work situations to stay ahead of potential violent situations.

• School Systems and Strategies
• Threat Assessment and Adults
• Threat Assessment in Higher Education
• Staying Ahead of Targeted Violence