APS Threat Assessment Process

Step 1: Evaluate the Threat

School Administrator (Principal/Assistant Principal/Designee) will……

• Gather detailed information about the situation by interviewing the accused student, intended victim(s), and witnesses.
• Review relevant intervention/support documentation.
• Contact the student’s parent(s)/guardian(s) to discuss the situation.

Step 2: Attempt to Resolve the Threat as Temporary

When possible, school staff will attempt to facilitate mediation sessions to resolve any temporary issues between students through open dialogue and understanding. School teams will also work with parent/guardians to determine needed services, interventions and/or disciplinary sanctions when appropriate.

Step 3: Determine the Level of the Threat

School Administrator (Principal/Assistant Principal) will…

• Collect and review all interview forms
• Contact the Director of Student Threat Assessment for consultation to make a level determination

Level 1 Threat Determination

• Convene the School Threat Assessment Team with parent(s)/guardian(s).
• Determine strategies to resolve the issue
• Connect the student with additional school-based or community-based services and interventions
• Apply discipline when appropriate

Level 2 Threat Determination

• A Licensed Clinical Therapist conducts a mental health safety assessment
• Convene the Threat Assessment Team to address the threat
• Determine strategies to resolve conflicts and address the situation urgently

Step 4: Follow-up

School Administrator (Principal/Assistant Principal/Designee) will……

• Implement and monitor safety plans, making revisions as necessary
• Document safety plans and maintain records of threat assessment progress
• Maintain communication with the student and their family

This page was last updated on: September 19, 2024.