When people hear threat assessment in schools, they may think about responding to a serious or imminent threat, but effective behavioral threat assessment is a much more layered approach. It involves recognizing concerning behavior early, understanding it in context, and connecting That is the foundation of Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management, or BTAM. And it is why threat assessment training is such an important part of building a comprehensive approach to school sa

The redesign of the Averted School Violence (ASV) website and enhanced database marks a major milestone in our ongoing effort to strengthen school safety through prevention. Like any website transformation, this project brought together big-picture goals and a deep sense of purpose.

I am proud to announce that Safe and Sound Schools, in partnership with the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), has launched BTAM & ASD: An e-Guide for Assessing Students on the Autism Spectrum, a new resource equipping educators and practitioners to administer behavioral threat assessment management (BTAM) for special needs students with confidence and fidelity.

As part of our ongoing mission to support school crisis prevention, response, and recovery, we're committed to keeping our community informed, engaged, and supported with the latest resources for comprehensive school safety.