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September 23-27, 2024
NABITA’s Violence Risk & Threat Assessment Week

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  • Date
    September 23-27, 2024
  • Location
    Virtual

Are you seeking comprehensive training in violence risk and threat assessment? Join NABITA this fall for a week of certification training and workshops focused on violence risk assessment and threat management. Our Violence Risk & Threat Assessment Week brings together our leading experts in the field to provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively assess and manage violence risks in various settings.

Courses Offered:

  • NABITA Risk Rubric – September 23
  • Structured Interview for Violence Risk Assessment (SIVRA) – September 24-25
  • Violence Risk Assessment Report Writing Workshop – September 26
  • Threat Management – September 27

Why Choose NABITA?

  • Expertise: Our faculty are industry-leading professionals with extensive experience in behavioral intervention and threat assessment.
  • High-Quality Content: All our offerings are designed to provide practical knowledge and actionable strategies that you can implement immediately.
  • Flexibility: Participate in live sessions and access recorded content post-course at your convenience, allowing you to fit professional development into your busy schedule.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to enhance your skills, expand your professional network, and stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in violence risk and threat assessment. Join us for NABITA’s Violence Risk & Threat Assessment Week!

Learn About Multi-Registration Discounts

Registering for multiple courses or multiple participants is a great way to save. Registrations of two to four courses are eligible for a 15% discount, and five or more registrations qualify for a 25% discount. Upon checkout, select the Pay Later option and reach out to events@nabita.org for discounts to be applied.

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Schedule

NABITA Risk Rubric

Monday, September 23 | 10am-5pm ET

This one-day certification course is a valuable opportunity for participants to learn how to use the NABITA Risk Rubric. This tool is designed to consistently assess the general risk of every case referred to the BIT/TAT/CARE team, ensuring consistent scoring across the team.

The interactive, in-depth training will explore the importance of objective risk assessment, teach the NABITA Risk Rubric tool in detail, and provide the opportunity to practice assessing risk and developing interventions across several case studies. By the end of the course, participants will have enhanced their risk assessment skills and be better equipped to manage various cases.

Please note that this course is focused on Higher Education and will not include K-12-specific content. To attend NABITA’s K-12 Risk Rubric course, click here.

In this course, participants will…

  • Use an objective risk rubric to standardize the assessment of risk and development of interventions
  • Apply an objective risk rubric to specific cases and presenting issues
  • Develop appropriate interventions for specific cases and presenting issues

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Structured Interview for Violence Risk Assessment (SIVRA)

Tuesday, September 24-Wednesday, September 25 | 10am-5pm ET

Originally developed in 2012, the current version of SIVRA taught in this course is an enhanced version featuring a refined assessment system focusing on 21 risk factors for violence, grounded in the most recent research. It includes an improved user guide, along with supplemental materials such as an interview template and suggested interview questions. Users familiar with the previous version will find the new tool better organized, with clearer descriptions of risk factors and easier scoring.

This two-day certification course provides in-depth training on using the SIVRA tool and conducting a thorough and objective violence risk assessment process. Participants in this certification course will learn how to conduct an effective interview and gather information to evaluate an individual’s risk of harm to others using the SIVRA tool. Additionally, they will practice applying the SIVRA tool to videos demonstrating violence risk assessment interviews. NABITA’s expert faculty members will also discuss strategies for assessing credibility, how to phrase questions to probe for specific risk and protective factors, and how to gather information from collateral sources. Learn more.

Learning Outcomes

  • Administer the SIVRA tool in an interview through narrative, structured questions with individuals exhibiting a range of concerning behaviors.
  • Conduct a more standardized, research-based violence risk assessment with individuals determined to be at an increased risk.
  • Use a quantitative, numeric scoring key to assist in decision-making

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Violence Risk Assessment Report Writing Workshop

Thursday, September 26 | 10am-2pm ET

This four-hour writing workshop is designed to enhance the professional writing skills of all experience-level practitioners who administer violence risk assessments. Participants will learn how to significantly improve written findings, leading to more effective interventions and measures for ensuring the safety of individuals and communities.

A Violence Risk Assessment (VRA) is a crucial tool for gauging an individual’s potential for violence based on their protective and risk factors. A well-crafted report can effectively harness a VRA. Such a report empowers professionals to implement the most fitting interventions and supportive measures, thereby ensuring the safety of both the individual and the community. Learn more.

After completing this course, participants will be able to…

  • Determine the information that should be included in each section of a VRA report and provide a rationale for SIVRA scoring
  • Address the absence of specific evidence in a VRA report
  • Identify problematic language in reports and suggest remedies
  • Integrate different sources of information into a report in a clear manner
  • Use best practices for protecting participant privacy through redaction, etc.

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Threat Management

Friday, September 27 | 10am-5pm ET

This one-day certification course focuses on how to build and implement a practical threat management plan following a violence risk assessment (VRA).

After completing our SIVRA course, participants are equipped with the necessary skills to assess a broad spectrum of risks posed by individuals. This course not only broadens that skill set but also empowers practitioners to apply assessment findings effectively. Participants will learn how to manage and mitigate risks identified during the Violence Risk Assessment (VRA), enhance protective measures, and bolster an individual’s capacity to positively impact their campus community. Learn more.

In this course, you will:

  • Learn how to manage high-risk individuals following a violence risk assessment
  • Learn specific strategies for decreasing risk factors and increasing protective factors for at risk individuals
  • Discuss how to engage various stakeholders and resources in the risk management process.

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Multi-registration discounts are provided on a sliding scale based on the applicable registrations in the same order.

Learn About Multi-Registration Discounts

Multiple courses or multiple participant discounts are as follows:

  • 1st registration – full price of registration
  • 2-4 registrations – 15% discount per line item
  • 5+ registrations – 25% discount per line item

Please create your order, click the ‘Pay Later’ option upon checkout, and reach out to events@nabita.org for the discounts to be applied.

There are scholarships available for NABITA’s Risk Assessment Tools Focus Week. Scholarships must be submitted by August 23, 2024.

If your application is approved, you will be notified via email 2 weeks prior to your course start date. To apply, click here.

Those attending a certification course will receive a certification for the course as well as recertifying credits (CCCs) for any current certification for a 2-year time period.

All attending our courses will receive a digital badge denoting completion.

Once you register, you will have access to the NABITA Event Lobby. The lobby contains all materials for your course.

The Zoom link and course slides will be accessible 3 days prior to the start of your course. Please note you have access to the NABITA Event Lobby from the point of registration through 3-months post-course.

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