Teams should build rapport to help gather information
Build rapport that can facilitate information-gathering efforts.
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Showing a supportive, safety-focused goal may help Teams bond with students and parents
By demonstrating that their goal is to support individuals who may be struggling, while ensuring that the student and the school are safe, Teams may be better able to build a positive relationship with a student of concern and the student’s parents or guardians.
With rapport, parents may share concerns and students may disclose plans more readily
When Teams have established this rapport, parents or guardians may be more likely to share their own concerns, and the student may be more forthcoming about frustrations, needs, goals, or plans.
Secret Service research themes include motives, concerning communications and violent interests
U.S. Secret Service research identified the following themes to explore when conducting a threat assessment investigation: • The student’s motives and goals • Concerning, unusual, or threatening communications • Inappropriate interest in weapons, school shooters, mass attacks, or other types of violence
Assess concerning behaviors against the student's age and social-emotional development
Evaluate the student’s concerning behaviors and communications in the context of his/her age and social and emotional development.
Seemingly unusual behaviors may be normal for adolescents or for a mental or developmental disorder
Some students’ behaviors might seem unusual or maladaptive, but may be normal for adolescent behavior or in the context of a mental or developmental disorder.
For accurate assessment, collect information from diverse sources such as classmates and teachers
To ensure that these students are being accurately assessed, collect information from diverse sources, including the reporting party, the student of concern, classmates, teammates, teachers, and friends.
Consider whether neighbors or community groups may be able to share observed behaviors
Consider whether those outside of their immediate circle, such as neighbors or community groups, may be in a position to share information regarding observed behaviors.
Ten more Secret Service research investigative themes, from weapons access to protective factors
Access to weapons • Stressful events, such as setbacks, challenges, or losses • Impact of emotional and developmental issues • Evidence of desperation, hopelessness, or suicidal thoughts and gestures • Whether the student views violence as an option to solve problems • Whether others are concerned about the student’s statements or behaviors • Capacity to carry out an attack • Evidence of planning for an attack • Consistency between the student’s statements and actions • Protective factors such as positive or prosocial influences and events
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