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How do schools support students after a behavioral threat assessment?

Jennifer L Maeng¹, Deanne Cowley¹, Dewey G Cornell¹

¹School of Education and Human Development, University of Virginia, United States of America.

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|May 30, 2026

Summary

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Schools provide services to students assessed for behavioral threats, with most receiving support like parent consultation or mental health services. This research guides interventions for at-risk students.

Keywords:

Behavioral threat assessment and management School climate School safety Services Violence prevention

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Educational Psychology
School Safety
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Background:

Schools implement behavioral threat assessment and management (BTAM) to prevent violence.
Research often focuses on disciplinary actions, not support services for students undergoing BTAM.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine the nature and prevalence of services provided to students undergoing BTAM.
To identify factors influencing service provision in a statewide sample.

Main Methods:

Analysis of data from 23,134 students who received a threat assessment in Florida (2021-2022).
Examination of service utilization based on threat seriousness, student race, and disability status.

Main Results:

Approximately 75% of students received at least one service.
Common services included parent consultation (45%), mental health (MH) services (33%), restorative practices (24%), and increased monitoring (20%).
Service variations were linked to threat seriousness, race, and disability.

Conclusions:

BTAM is associated with the provision of various support services to students.
Findings offer guidance for school psychologists on utilizing BTAM for student support.
Tailoring services based on individual student needs and risk factors is crucial.