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Understanding School Threat Assessment and Response (Jolt-121)


Description
In today’s K-12 environments, recognizing and responding to potential threats is more important than ever, yet many school staff members may not fully understand the threat assessment process. Without this knowledge, concerning behaviors may go unnoticed or unaddressed, putting your school’s safety at risk.

This learning opportunity is suitable for any and all school staff. In this mico-course, discover what threat assessment is and learn the steps a team takes to report and manage threats effectively. Gain confidence in your ability to support a safe school environment and contribute to proactive threat assessment practices.

Note: This course is a part of the microlearning bundle, "School Safety Essentials." The bundle is relevant for any school, and it helps schools PA schools meet the requirements for Act 55 (Safety Components).

Includes a FREE downloadable resource:
➤ Overview of the Threat Assessment Process

Course Author: Garret Rains

Content
  • Introduction
  • Welcome!
  • Make the Most of Your Learning Experience
  • Course and Author Introduction
  • Part 1: Threat Assessment Principles & Requirements
  • What is Threat Assessment?
  • Almost a School Shooter
  • Reflection: Pathway to Violence
  • Part 2: Threat Assessment Process
  • Threat Assessment Process in Detail
  • Resource: Threat Assessment Process Overview
  • Transient vs. Substantive Threats
  • The Threat Assessment Team
  • Conclusion
  • Key Takeaways about Threat Assessment
  • Check Your Understanding
  • About the Author
  • Share Your Feedback
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: Forever
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