MERIT Active Assailant (Shooter) Response - Advanced

2 hrs | 4 hrs | 8 hrs
 
Threats of violence in our nation’s schools are a growing problem. Understanding how to recognize individuals who may be on a pathway towards violence is one of the most important prevention strategies.
 
This introductory course provides a foundation for understanding the key concepts and leveraging available tools and resources. Participants will learn to recognize the warning signs and how to develop recommendations on appropriate means of intervention/mitigation with individuals whose behavior may represent a threat. Participants will also be introduced to response strategies in the event an incident of violence does occur. 
 
Target Audience: All Classified and certificated staff. School Administrators, School Directors and Board of trustees  
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Key Content: This course provides educators with a structured, researched-based process for identifying, managing and if necessary, responding to incidents of violence by leveraging recommended practices by the U.S. Secret Service and U.S. Department of Education 
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• Core concepts of threat assessment 
• Assessment tools and resources 
• Reporting and monitoring systems 
• Understanding different types of threatening behavior 
• Strategies for intervention and management of threatening behavior 
• Common problems and challenges