As you consider investigating our
systems, we suggest that you secure a commitment of interest and
participation from education, law enforcement and your community's
public mental health provider, as well as the judiciary system and youth
supervision services if possible. Ours is a collaborative approach and
requires multi-agency involvement. The following is a sequential list of
challenges you will likely face as you explore threat assessment
systems and prepare to develop and implement one in your school district
and community.
- The articulation and justification of need.
- The authorization and "ownership" of a system by authority.
- Community ownership, commitment and responsibility.
- The identification and organization of resources.
- Systems design and articulation.
- Training and distribution of information.
- Maintenance and trouble shooting.
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