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Threat Assessment

Cleveland vs. Taft Union: Court Opinion
Cleveland vs. Taft Union: Court Opinion

The court's opinion in the Cleveland vs. Taft case, in which the school was found to be largely responsible for the attack.

Enhancing School Safety Using a Threat Assessment Model
Enhancing School Safety Using a Threat Assessment Model

A guide for preventing school shootings from the National Threat Assessment Center.

The Evolving Nature of Threat and Violence Risk Assessment
The Evolving Nature of Threat and Violence Risk Assessment

While focused on college counselors, this article provides insight for K12 staff into the differing purposes of psychological evaluations and threat assessments.

Threat Assessment Glossary
Threat Assessment Glossary

A glossary of terms used in threat and violence risk assessment.

Cleveland vs. Taft Union: Threat Assessment Team Negligence
Cleveland vs. Taft Union: Threat Assessment Team Negligence

This article examines the shooting at Taft Union High School and the school's response to the warning signs prior to the attack.

Recognize: How You Can Notice the Warning Signs of Violence
Recognize: How You Can Notice the Warning Signs of Violence

A CISA fact sheet on recognizing the warning signs in someone who may be on a path to violence.

The Role of Warning Behaviors in Threat Assessment
The Role of Warning Behaviors in Threat Assessment

The concept of warning behaviors offers an additional perspective in threat assessment. Warning behaviors are acts which constitute evidence of increasing or accelerating risk.

Types of Threat
Types of Threat

An exploration of the types of threats and the components that make up a threat.

Active Assailant Response

Active Shooter Event Quick Reference Guide
Active Shooter Event Quick Reference Guide

A brief guide to run, hide, fight from the Department of Homeland Security.

Debunking the Myths: Mental Illness and Mass Shootings
Debunking the Myths: Mental Illness and Mass Shootings

This article addresses the assumption that mental illness equates to dangerousness and violence as it relates to mass shootings.

Active Shooter: How to Respond
Active Shooter: How to Respond

The Department of Homeland Security offers this guide for responding to active shooters and training staff in active-shooter response.

Five Facts about Mass Shooting in K-12 Schools
Five Facts about Mass Shooting in K-12 Schools

A summary of the National Institute of Justice's research into mass shootings.

De-Escalation and Intervention

A Review of Crisis De­‐escalation Techniques
A Review of Crisis De­‐escalation Techniques

This paper explores the literature available on crisis de-escalation methods in K-12 and higher education.

De-Escalation: How You Can Help Defuse Potentially Violent Situations
De-Escalation: How You Can Help Defuse Potentially Violent Situations

CISA's infosheet on crisis de-escalation

Creating Intervention Plans with Students
Creating Intervention Plans with Students

Recommendations for intervening with at-risk students effectively.

Referral Checklist and Service Audit
Referral Checklist and Service Audit

Suggestions for developing Interventions to ensure a high likelihood of follow through and buy-in from those being offered the intervention.

Emergency Preparedness and Response

Back-to-School Safety Preparation
Back-to-School Safety Preparation

This checklist offers safety and security suggestions for K12 schools.

Crisis Media Relations for Educators
Crisis Media Relations for Educators

Schools and school districts will eventually be faced with navigating a crisis. The guide helps prepare you for the onslaught of questions from parents, the media, and community stakeholders.

K-12 Emergency Operation Plans vs. Emergency Guidebooks
K-12 Emergency Operation Plans vs. Emergency Guidebooks

A school emergency operation plan (EOP) and a school emergency guidebook (wall flipcharts) are essential documents designed to keep students, staff, and visitors safe during a crisis or critical incident.

Creating a Logistics Resource Binder for Your K-12 School
Creating a Logistics Resource Binder for Your K-12 School

Helpful guidance in building a logistics binder to facilitate obtaining the resources and services the school community will need in the immediate aftermath of the event.

Emergency Plan Ready Sheet
Emergency Plan Ready Sheet

This handy chart provides guidance on responding to a variety of emergency events and alerts.

Two-Way Radio Use in the Educational Environment
Two-Way Radio Use in the Educational Environment

This useful guide on two-way radio communication offers information about these devices, guidance on how they should be used, and language that is commonly agreed upon.

Your Instructors

Jeff Solomon

Jeff Solomon

Chief Executive Officer

Brian Van Brunt, EdD

Brian Van Brunt, EdD

Director of Threat Assessment

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