Description:
This presentation explores how Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM) officials and school/district administrators can build community buy-in and normalize referrals from teachers, staff, and parents/guardians to promote safety, early intervention, and support. Emphasizing that BTAM is supportive, not punitive, it highlights strategies for educating staff, students, and parents about recognizing behaviors across the spectrum of risk, By fostering trust, transparency, and collective responsibility, schools can create a culture where reporting concerns is understood as a proactive act of care that benefits the entire community.