Behavioral threat assessment and management or “BTAM” (also known as behavioral threat assessment) is an evidence-based approach for preventing acts of targeted violence in schools.
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For over twenty years, NTAC’s research on both school attacks (2019) and averted attacks (2021) has shown that there is no accurate or useful profile of the type of individual who will carry out or plan an attack.
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Rather, research shows that students display a variety of observable, concerning behaviors as they escalate toward violence.
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In K-12 schools, behavioral threat assessment and management is a proactive, preventative, and supportive approach to: • Identify students who display behavior that elicits significant concern for the safety of themselves or others;
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Assess the context of the concerning behaviors, along with information on the student’s actions and circumstances (e.g., bullying experiences, stressors, mental health needs, negative homelife factors, substance misuse and abuse) to evaluate the student’s risks and needs;
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