An Operational Guide for Preventing Targeted School Violence

For over 20 years, the U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) has conducted research on the thinking and behaviors of those who commit acts of targeted school violence in an effort to prevent future tragedies. Key findings from this research indicate that establishing multidisciplinary threat assessment teams and encouraging school communities to report concerning behaviors are critical steps in the prevention of targeted violence. This presentation will highlight past incidents as well as relevant findings and recommendations from NTAC’s latest research on targeted

school violence and interrupted school plots in the United States. It will also focus on how communities can use a multidisciplinary approach to identify, assess, and intervene with students exhibiting concerning or threatening behaviors as early as possible. This event is intended for law enforcement, school personnel, and other public safety professionals. This is NOT active shooter response training.

INTENDED AUDIENCE

• Education Administrators
• Teachers
• School Resource Officers (SROs)
• School Support Staff
• Law Enforcement
• School Psychologists/Counselors
• Mental Health Specialists
• Social Workers
• Community Assistance Program Personnel
• Fusion Center Analysts
• Crisis Intervention Units
• Anyone involved in risk detection/ risk management