Previously known as the Violence Risk Assessment of the Written Word (VRAWW), this course and tool have been revised and renamed to NABITA’s Screening Tool for Risk Assessment of Narrative Data (STRAND).
Access to online communication and rising emotional health challenges have led to a significant uptick in written and narrative communication that could be perceived as aggressive and threatening. BIT/CARE and BTAM teams are often tasked with evaluating the risk level and potential for violence present in narrative content.
NABITA’s Screening Tool for Risk Assessment of Narrative Data (STRAND) is designed to comprehensively evaluate the risk of violence evident in an individual’s narrative content, including social media posts, class writings, journals, blog posts, video narratives, and more. This training certifies participants in using STRAND and is NABITA’s recommended training on the tool.
STRAND offers an objective approach by considering an individual’s escalating and mitigating factors. Used in conjunction with NABITA’s Risk Rubric, STRAND categorizes risk into four levels: mild, moderate, elevated, and critical. These levels are accompanied by guidance on intervention strategies, ensuring that teams align their responses with the assessed risk levels.
This one-day certification course provides teams with a straightforward process and practical tool for triaging concerns found in narrative content. By participating in this training, individuals will acquire the expertise to manage these situations confidently and make informed decisions based on an objective assessment.
Pre-tests, Post-test, and Verification
NABITA offers training participants an opportunity to complete a short pre-test and post-test to help gauge participant knowledge attainment. Your score on the pre-test has no bearing on whether you will receive certification for this course. Because of that, we strongly encourage you to take this pre-test on your own, closed book, and prior to reviewing the course materials.
The optional pre-test is available from the time the event lobby opens until the training’s start time. NABITA staff are unable to manually reopen the pre-test after that time. If you are interested in completing the pre-test, we encourage you to be sure to do so prior to the training start time.
Post-tests are strongly encouraged and are available for the three months of your event lobby access. NABITA staff are unable to manually reopen the post-test after that time. Post-tests can be taken open book until you pass, and then result in a Verified Certification of Completion. For those who choose to opt out of this demonstration of knowledge, you will receive certification of attendance. Post-tests are available through your event lobby for 90 days after the conclusion of your training.
In this course, you will learn:
- Apply STRAND to narrative content to conduct a more standardized, research-based assessment of narrative data
- Identify the key escalating and mitigating factors used in a violence risk assessment of narrative content
- Develop appropriate interventions based on the scoring of STRAND and the accompanying Risk Rubric rating
Who should attend?
- BIT/CARE and BTAM members
- Case Managers
- Law Enforcement and Campus Safety Officers
- Student Affairs staff such as Conduct Officers, Residential Life staff, Dean of Students
- K-12 teachers and building administrators
- K-12 school counselors, school psychologists, social workers, student resource officers (SROs)
Upcoming Sessions
| Schedule | Member | Non-Member | |
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Feb. 25, 2026 8:30am - 4:30pm ET Orlando, FL |
$781 | $919 | |
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Jun. 11, 2026 8:30am - 4:30pm MDT Denver, CO |
$704 | $829 | |
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Jul. 28, 2026 10:00am - 5:00pm ET |
$704 | $829 | |
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Dec. 8, 2026 10:00am - 5:00pm ET |
$704 | $829 |
The pricing above is effective if purchased today. Take advantage of our Early Bird Pricing to secure your spot at a reduced rate until typically 10 weeks prior to the event. After the Early Bird pricing ends, our Regular Pricing takes effect, typically available up to 2 weeks before the event begins. Last Chance Pricing is your final opportunity to register, typically during the last 2 weeks before the event start date.
Register yourself or your team for two to four courses and receive a 15% discount; register for five or more and receive a 25% discount. Please create your order, click the 'Pay Later' option upon checkout, and reach out to events@nabita.org for the discounts to be applied.
Contact events@nabita.org to learn more about multi-registration discounts.