Workshops

Behavioral Threat Assessment & Management

Learn proactive safety and risk prevention – an evidence-based methodology to identify, assess and manage potentially dangerous individuals.

Investigative Threat Assessment Process (ITAP) Workshop

A seven-hour, in-depth course designed for educators, law enforcement officers, mental health professionals, and other safety personnel. This training teaches a systematic, evidence-based threat assessment and intervention model to identify, assess, and manage risky individuals.

Participants learn to differentiate between idle threats and genuine concerns, applying practical strategies to prevent harm and maintain a safe environment. Real-world examples and expert instruction ensure teams are prepared to respond effectively to concerning behaviors and communications.

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Workshop Outcomes

1. Identify and Inquire:

Learn to recognize warning signs and red flags that may indicate potential threats. You will discover how to investigate the context and circumstances surrounding behavior or communication thoroughly.

2. Assess Intent, Means, and Motivation:

It is crucial to differentiate between individuals who merely threaten and those with the intent, means, and motivation to carry out threats. Our course will teach you how to evaluate these critical factors to gauge the level of risk accurately.

3. Effective Subject Interviewing:

Master the art of conducting subject interviews in a professional and non-confrontational manner. Learn essential communication techniques to gather relevant information and assess the subject’s state of mind.

4. Risk Management and Reduction:

You will learn proven strategies for creating a comprehensive plan to manage subjects of concern effectively. This includes implementing measures to reduce their risk level and ensure the community’s safety.

5. Proactive Threat Mitigation:

By equipping threat assessment teams with investigative skills and knowledge, we can address potential threats before they escalate, preventing incidents from occurring as well as school or organization violence prevention.

6. Differentiating Between Threats and Threat Posers:

Understanding the distinction between those who make threats and those who pose genuine threats is essential to allocate resources and focus attention where it is most needed.

7. A Comprehensive Approach to Safety:

Threat assessment teams are critical in ensuring the safety and well-being of schools, campuses, and workplaces. This course gives them the tools to assess threats comprehensively and create effective risk management plans.

8. Creating a Safer Environment:

Investing in this course means investing in the safety of the entire community. By applying the principles of the Investigative Threat Assessment Process, we foster a more secure environment for everyone.

Why Should You Take This Seminar?

Schools:
Today, safeguarding the safety and well-being of students and staff within school districts takes precedence. Prioritizing training for administrators and educators in behavioral threat assessment is an imperative step toward creating a secure learning environment.

Our Investigative Threat Assessment Process offers a comprehensive approach, empowering threat assessment teams with evidence-based training and systematic tools to identify, inquire, assess, and manage potentially dangerous individuals. This course critically differentiates between idle threats and genuine threats, equipping teams to effectively address and mitigate concerning behaviors and communications.

Led by an experienced instructor with a wealth of real-world experience in conducting numerous threat assessments, the course ensures practicality by incorporating illustrative examples. By investing in this training, schools empower personnel to proactively address potential threats, ultimately ensuring a safer and more resilient educational community.

Businesses:
In the rapidly evolving landscape of today’s business environment, safeguarding the well-being of employees and workplaces stands as a paramount concern. Businesses should prioritize training their security staff and human resources administrators in behavioral threat assessment to effectively address potential risks.

Our workshop equips threat assessment teams with a systematic and evidence-based methodology to identify, inquire, assess, and manage potentially dangerous individuals. This course distinguishes between mere expressions of threat and genuine concerns, arming teams with the tools needed to manage and mitigate concerning behaviors and communications.

Guided by an accomplished instructor with extensive real-world experience in conducting threat assessments, the workshop bridges theory with practicality, ensuring relatability through illustrative examples. By investing in this training, businesses empower their personnel to proactively manage potential threats, fostering a safer and more secure work environment for all.

Organizations:
In an era marked by growing concerns about safety and security, organizations and non-profits, including worship centers, hold a responsibility to safeguard their community members. Prioritizing training for employees and volunteers in behavioral threat assessment is a vital step towards creating a secure environment.

Our workshop offers a comprehensive framework, empowering threat assessment teams with a methodical and evidence-based strategy to identify, inquire, assess, and manage potentially risky individuals. The course adeptly differentiates between idle threats and genuine danger, equipping teams to effectively address and mitigate concerning behaviors and communications.

Led by a seasoned instructor with extensive real-world experience in threat assessment, the workshop bridges theory and practice, enhancing relatability through illustrative examples. By investing in this training, organizations fortify their ability to proactively manage potential threats, fostering a safer and more secure environment for all who gather within their spaces.

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What parents, educators and law enforcement leaders say:

The content is so impressive that you never drift from the topic. Best I’ve ever attended.

We've done this high-value program for over five years. It's an easy process with great support and ongoing communication. The content is current, and they know how to drive the message home.

A real eye-opener for parents of teens who have access to a smartphone or the internet. I learned a lot about the dark side of popular smartphone apps.

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Every police officer and parent needs this. It’s so important for the safety of your children.

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