Step 8 of the BTAM best practices is providing training for all stakeholders
STEP 8: PROVIDE TRAINING FOR ALL STAKEHOLDERS
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School safety and prevention are described as everyone's responsibility
School safety is everyone’s responsibility. Everyone has a role to play in prevention.
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BTAM teams should identify training needs of all prevention partners, from staff to police
BTAM teams should identify the training needs of all prevention partners, including faculty, staff, administrators, students, parents/guardians, school resource officers, and community-based partners such as local law enforcement.
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Train potential observers on what and how to report, and assessors to assess and intervene
Anyone who may observe concerning behavior or notice concerning communications should be trained in what to report and how, and those involved in the assessment process should receive training to prepare them for success in identifying, assessing, and intervening when concerns arise.
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Teams encouraged to tailor training to audiences, covering BTAM goals, steps and reporting
Teams are encouraged to provide training tailored to the audience’s unique needs that address the goals and purpose of the behavioral threat assessment approach, the steps and processes involved, the type of information that should be brought forward, and how individuals can report their concerns.
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NTAC's 2018 guide Enhancing School Safety offers more detail on the eight best practices
For more information on these eight best practices, see Enhancing School Safety Using a Threat Assessment Model (National Threat Assessment Center, 2018).
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