The Next Steps: From Reporting Concerns to Preventing Violence

In this can't-miss conversation, Michele Gay is joined by Dr. Allison Willemin of Navigate360 and Mo Canady of NASRO to explore the critical work that happens after someone sees something and says something. From triaging concerns and determining when a behavioral threat assessment may be needed to understanding the role of school resource officers and other multidisciplinary team members, this discussion will examine how schools can move from reporting concerns to taking thoughtful, coordinated action.

Together, they’ll discuss how schools can better recognize and document concerning behaviors, distinguish developmentally appropriate behavior from meaningful warning signs, strengthen collaboration across disciplines, and learn from incidents that were successfully averted. The conversation will also explore the importance of strong relationships between schools, law enforcement, and first responders — and how those partnerships can support prevention before a crisis occurs.

Participants can expect to:

• Better understand what should happen after a concerning behavior or potential threat is reported, including triage, assessment, and coordinated intervention.

• Examine how schools can document and evaluate concerning behaviors while considering developmental context and patterns over time.

• Learn how insights from averted incidents, after-action reviews, and strong community partnerships can strengthen prevention efforts and help schools continuously improve.