Violence Threat Assessment

- Planning and Response (1 or 2 day)

After a violent incident, it is not uncommon to find that many different people were aware of clues that violence was being planned. Yet, without a clearly defined process to gather information and assess the situation, violence prevention is extremely difficult. This workshop provides a communication and decision-making model to help businesses, schools, organizations and communities become more effective in their management of threats. Participants will learn strategies to help them identify, assess and manage individuals who may be escalating towards violence.

Workshop Outline

Threat Assessment Overview
Types of Threats
Behaviours of Concern
Potential Threatener
Stages of Violence
Possible Characteristics and the Problem with Profiling
Threat Assessment Team and Plan Development
Guiding Principles in Assessment
The Threat Assessment Process
Initial Investigation and Assessment
Assessment Questions
Determining Level of Risk
Anonymous Threats
Stalking
Detailed Assessment
Investigative Interview
Use of Technology
Case Management and Monitoring
Scenario Analysis

Length

1 day version
The one day version is structured for a conference format with a large number of participants from different environments.

2 day version
Designed for forming teams, the two day on-site workshop is structured for a group size of 20 or less participants. Beyond the material covered in the 1-day version, the emphasis will be on addressing issues and developing processes that are relevant to your specific environment.

Target Audience

This is an intermediate level workshop intended for managers, school personnel, social service and health care professionals, human resource professionals and anyone who is interested in implementing threat assessment protocols for their organization.

Method of Delivery

Lecture, case study review and small group discussion