An Educator’s Guide to Assessing Threats in Student Writing: Social Media, Email and other Narrative - An Educator’s Guide to Assessing Threats in Student Writing: Social Media, Email and other Narrative -

I. Foundational Concepts The Challenge that Faces Us Student Conduct/Discipline and Legal Perspectives Psychological and Educational Perspectives Law Enforcement and Threat Assessment Perspectives Conclusion Glossary of Terms Moving Forward Addendum References A New Way of Talking: Social Media and the New Generation Talking About My Generation: Ok, Boomer Social Media Apps Snapchat FAMILY DINNER WITH SOCIAL MEDIA Chan Sites Discord TIKTОK ADVICE FOR PARENTS AND EDUCATORS ABOUT ONLINE COMMUNICATION Moving Forward References Risk Elements for Predatory Violence Risk Factors Quality of Threat Weapons Knowledge/Access Personality/Mental State Environmental Factors Moving Forward References Protective Elements in Targeted Violence Protective Factors and Mitigating Elements Environmental and Emotional Stability Social Health and Connection Access to Nonviolent Outlets Empathy and Connection Positive Social and Individual Action Moving Forward References All Threats Are Not Created Equal Student Conduct/Discipline and Legal Perspectives Law Enforcement and Threat Assessment Perspectives Psychological and Educational Perspectives Update on the Reddit Case Moving Forward References II. Assessment and Intervention Assessing the Violence Risk of the Written Word Overview of Looking Glass Escalating Elements: Author Qualities, Tone and Content Details Author Qualities (1–4)Tone Qualities (5–6)Content Qualities (7–10)Mitigating Elements Author Disposition Contextual Details Scoring Guide Moving Forward References The Team Approach to Risk Types of Teams Diversity on the Team Three Phase Process of BIT/CARE Overall Team Membership Primary Team Membership Team chair Counseling Student Conduct/Discipline Law Enforcement Case Manager Secondary Team Membership Residential Life/Housing /Disability Services Title IX Other Team Members Moving Forward References Functional Team Concepts in BIT/CARE Interventions Hold Regular, Ongoing Meetings Quality Documentation Encouraging Rich and Deep Team Conversations Match the Intervention to the Student Bias Mitigation CULTURAL INTELLIGENCE Jacques Whitfield The Problem with Zero-Tolerance Policies Managing Community Impact Moving Forward References BIT/CARE Team Interventions The Wellness Check Working with Parents and Emergency Contacts Mandated Assessment Mandated Treatment Applying the Conduct and Discipline Process Offering Accommodations and IEPs Working with School Resource Officers and Law Enforcement Moving Forward References Case Management Case Management History and Overview Types of Case Managers Case-Management Services Appointments Referrals Collaboration and Consultation BIT Moving Forward References III. Adopting a Continuous Management Approach Contagion and Public Media Related to Mass Shootings Media Contagion and Copycats Social Cognitive Theory as an Explanation for Copycat Mass Shootings and Suicides WALKING THE PATHWAY TO VIOLENCE What was on the Path?The Impact of Media Sensationalism on Those at Risk of Predatory Violence Headline Grabbing and Mass Shootings Media Contagion and the Copycat Effect with Suicide Headline Grabbing and Suicides Guidelines to Minimize the Likelihood of a Copycat Suicide Moving Forward References Optics and the Media: “Feeding the Bears”An Ounce of Prevention Four Keys to Preparedness Leadership and Crisis Management Crisis- and Communications-Management Processes Responding to Emergencies Crisis Communication The Truth Sets Us Free Don’t Be Quiet Learn to Listen Media Holding Statements Building Trust, Integrity and Credibility with Stakeholders and the Media During and After a Crisis Moving Forward References Appendix A: Tabletop Exercises Appendix B: Case Review of Attacks and Social Media Threats Appendix C: 13 Reasons Why Netflix Series: Considerations for Educators Appendix D: Realism Provided by Nusura’s SimulationDeck Technology Appendix E: How to Prepare Key Messages Appendix F: A United Airlines Cautionary Tale Appendix G: The Lost Art of Listening: 10 Steps to Develop Your Skills Appendix H: Checklists—Preparing for the Interview: What to Do Before, During and After the Interview Appendix I: How to Work Effectively with Reporters Appendix J: NaBITA Risk Rubric Appendix K: Scoring Guide Examples for Looking Glass