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Advancing Rural School Safety: A Community-Engaged Model for Behavioral Threat Assessment
Daniela M Susnara1, M Blake Berryhill2, Jennifer Humber3
1Shelby Institute for Policy and Leadership, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA.
Background:
Behavioral threat assessment and management (BTAM) has been shown to improve school safety and promote a positive school climate. While some states' departments of education mandate BTAM, others leave the decision of its adoption to local districts, creating variability in its implementation and usage across the country.
Contributions To Practice:
This paper shares insights on implementing and training high school educators and local law enforcement in BTAM in rural school districts within a state that does not mandate its use. The paper highlights effective community engagement strategies and their role in overcoming barriers, particularly in communities that may be resistant to change.
Implications For School Health Policy, Practice, And Equity:
The findings suggest that proactive BTAM implementation can improve student safety and foster an environment conducive to learning. Furthermore, it underscores the importance of community buy-in for successful program adoption.
Conclusions:
While BTAM is not universally mandated, this paper demonstrates that through strategic community engagement and targeted training, rural districts can successfully implement BTAM to enhance school safety and student well-being.
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