Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines 表单指南

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This set of forms supports a school-based threat assessment process designed to inform intervention and support to prevent violence. It explains when a formal assessment is warranted, how to select appropriate forms for transient versus very serious substantive threats, and how teams should document key interviews, observations, findings, and conclusions. Guidance covers who completes and reviews the forms, acceptable modifications within limits, threat classification and updates, resolution documentation in the Case Plan, filing location decisions under FERPA rules, and a structured incident documentation section for subjects and targets.

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Forms for the Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines

Purpose and decision to conduct an assessment

Selecting forms by threat severity

Completing sections and team responsibilities

Modifying forms and copyright restrictions

Threat classification and documentation after resolution

Documenting transient threats and filing records

Incident or behavior of concern - subject and target

Interview and identifying information templates

Reason for referral, sources of information, major findings, and conclusions

Case plan and recommendations

Forms for the Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines What is the purpose of these forms? These forms are used to conduct a threat assessment, as explained in the manual, Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines: Intervention and Support to Prevent Violence, or other training resources. Do I conduct a threat assessment for all threats? No. It is not feasible or necessary to conduct a formal assessment for clearly insignificant behavior such as playful bantering or joking. Conduct a threat assessment if there is some reason to be concerned about the behavior. When in doubt about a threat, conduct a threat assessment. Do I use all of these forms for every threat assessment case? No. Transient cases are documented with only a few pages (Threat Report, Interview(s), Key Observations, Observations Suggesting the Need for Intervention and Threat Response), whereas only very serious substantive threats are likely to use all of the forms. In large samples, approximately 80% of cases are not a threat or transient, leaving about 15% serious and 5% very serious substantive threats. Do I complete every section of each form? No. These forms are intended as guidelines to help you consider the most likely aspects of a case, but you will use your judgment as to what is appropriate for your assessment and intervention. Who completes the forms? Threat assessment is a team process and can be documented by any member of the team. A team leader should be responsible for reviewing the forms and making sure they are sufficiently completed. Can I modify these forms? Yes, within reasonable limits that do not significantly alter the CSTAG process. Be sure that changes are approved by your school system. Some school systems will modify the terminology (e.g., ‘safety screening’ versus “mental health assessment”) or make other adjustments. For example, some school systems add more information on who carries out each step of the assessment or track progress when a student receives ongoing services. Schools can use Word versions of these forms. However, these forms are copyright protected. Schools wishing to use a digital case management system should contract with legally authorized companies. A list of these companies is on the STAC website. If a threat is resolved, do I change the threat classification to “no threat”? No. The threat classification documents the process you followed and guides your next steps, regardless of how the threat is resolved. Occasionally, the threat classification might change if you find, for example, that a transient case is more serious than you thought and should be changed to a substantive threat. Document this change with the date and reasons for it. The resolution of a threat should be recorded in the Case Plan section. Should I document transient threats? Yes. If a student later carries out a threat that was previously judged to be transient, you will want documentation to show that you made a defensible effort to assess the threat. If a student makes multiple threats, documentation will provide a useful perspective. Where should I file these forms? Follow the guidance of your school system to determine where you file records. Some school systems choose to file some or all of the threat assessment forms in the student’s educational record and others choose to file some or all of the forms outside of the educational record. Any information placed in the student’s educational record is subject to FERPA restrictions. *This 5-step decision tree is a revision of the original 7-step decision tree for the Virginia Student Threat Assessment Guidelines that retains the same information and procedures in a more condensed format. 12-23-2024 revision. INCIDENT or BEHAVIOR OF CONCERN Subject: Person who made threat or engaged in threatening behavior Target (person who was target of threat) or Witness (person with relevant information) If more than one, complete additional forms. If a group targeted, describe how

FAQs

When should a school conduct a threat assessment using these forms?

Conduct a threat assessment when there is reason to be concerned about the behavior. A formal assessment is not feasible or necessary for clearly insignificant behavior like playful bantering or joking.

Do all forms need to be completed for every threat assessment case?

No. Transient cases are documented with only a few pages, while only very serious substantive threats are likely to use all forms. Many cases in large samples are not a threat or are transient.

How should threat classifications be handled if a threat is resolved?

Do not automatically change the classification to “no threat.” The classification documents the steps taken and guides next steps, and any later change must be documented with the date and reasons. Record the resolution in the Case Plan section.

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