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Threat Assessment Team Presented By: John Dailey, Jack Moorman, Jon Barnwell, Frank Brinkley Paul Cousins & Tina Nelson Legal Disclaimer • This presentation is based on the process used at North Carolina State University. While similarities exist, every institution has a unique atmosphere along with variances in processes and regulations. These unique qualities and variances may require consideration before a similar program is implemented at other institutions. Overview • • • • • Foundation at NC State Current process Team members & roles Training Tracking mechanisms Foundations Case Management • Goal: – Proactively address concerning behaviors among the University’s student, employee, and non-affiliated populations to ensure the safety of the University • Identifying those that pose a risk of harm to themselves or others and developing strategies to address risk Risk Assessment Case Manager • Administers violence prevention and threat assessment programs • Triages individuals to appropriate counseling and/or other resources to meet their identified needs • Oversee and provide training to the Behavior Assessment Team Behavior Assessment Team • Students/non affiliates of concern – Risk Assessment Case Manager (Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)) – Student Affairs • Counseling Center Psychologist • Office of Student Conduct • Housing – University Police • As needed: – Legal Affairs Behavior Assessment Team • Employees – Risk Assessment Case Manager (LCSW) – Employee Relations – University Police • As needed: – Legal Affairs Behavior Assessment Team • Student team meets formally weekly / Employee team meets as needed – Subgroup (8:30 Meeting) • Tools utilized: – Mosaic from Gavin DeBecker – Assessment and Response Grid from James Cawood (Factor One Inc) • Categorize behaviors into low to high risk The Day Begins… Morning Meeting • New business – Discuss any reports from the previous night or weekend Morning Meeting • Case Management – Review “active cases” – Upcoming court dates – Collateral information • Mental health history • Disciplinary history • Etc. The Day Continues… • • • • • • • Interviews Training Research gathering Referrals Safety plans Additional follow up Options – trespass, restraining orders… Behavior Assessment Team Threat Assessment Process • Initial Report – Faculty/Staff – Residence halls – Family/Friends • Concerned Behavior Report Threat Assessment • Emergency Assessment – Research • • • • • Social networking sites Admissions Law enforcement records check Disciplinary history Interviews with collaterals Threat Assessment • Triage/Classification – Team reviews research – Risk level determined (Low, Moderate, High) • • • • Spring 2009 – 90 New Cases Low – 52 Moderate – 31 High – 7 • Who takes the lead? SAFETY OF THE COMMUNITY IS PRIORITY Threat Assessment • Management – – – – – Monitor Refer Reassess risk level Categorize cases as active or inactive Maintain periodic contact with victim Ongoing Monitoring • How is this accomplished without escalating the situation? • Resources? • How do we continue monitoring? • Non-Affiliates? Sample Agenda Training • Training available for faculty / staff – Classroom Behavior Management • Identifying and managing aggressive or disruptive students • Identifying signs or symptoms that may be indicative of a mental health concern • Identifying written expressions that could be indicative of violent tendencies • Knowing who to report concerning behaviors to Additional Training • • • • Conflict Resolution Workplace Violence Intimate Partner Violence and Response Others as needed Collaboration and Networking • How do we follow up with students that have been hospitalized? – Working with local outpatient and inpatient facilities – Increasing education on University specific issues and resources – Incorporating resources and/or follow up in treatment and discharge plans Tracking Tools • Maxient • Threat Assessment Database • Behavior Assessment Team Report Threat Assessment Tracking System 9900 Stirling Road Cooper City, Florida Threat Assessment eForm Reports • • • • • • • By Date By Status (Active/Inactive) By Name By Behavior By Affiliation (Student, Employee, etc.) By Officer By Group (Gangs, etc.) Reports Hyperlink to eFolder Questions [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]