Threats to others
Start with CSTAG 1. Determine type of threat (transient, substantive) 2. Attempt to resolve threat 3. All substantive threats should be reported to your Area Director and the Safe Schools Specialist
Possible Interventions
Develop a safety plan for the student’s return to school Include a stipulation for searches Consider limiting student’s use of a backpack, etc. Refer to a school counselor to process emotions Place student on your SSC agenda Insight: Guiding Good Choices for 4th -8th graders Refer to a school social worker for longer- term support Promising Youth for 6th -12th graders Peer Court for students who are not gang- involved 3rd Millennium self-paced course: Respect and Resolve 3rd Millennium self-paced course: Conflict-Wise Provide Firearm safety resources to family
Remember! A threat is an attempt to solve a problem
A student making a threat is waving a red flag indicating that they have have a problem they cannot solve.
Threat assessment teams are problem solvers!
Supports for the target of a threat Inform targets and their parents of unresolved threats Offer supportive measures such as counseling and a safety plan Do NOT force targets to participate in restorative meetings
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