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

While the importance of a teams-based approach is widely recognized, training is often unintentionally limited to just a few individuals. This can make navigating crisis situations difficult as there is no clear coordination across roles or shared understanding of safety goals.