NABITA strongly encourages completion of Structured Interview for Violence Risk Assessment (SIVRA) before taking this course.
This one-day certification course boosts practitioners’ comfort and skills in using NABITA’s SIVRA tool. It provides a refresher on SIVRA and detailed training on conducting interviews for accurate results. Designed for those looking to improve their interviewing skills, the course uses case scenarios to facilitate the live role-play of a SIVRA interview in a supportive setting, allowing practitioners to practice and get feedback on their skills.
A key feature of this training is an interactive exercise that guides participants through the interview process, allowing them to serve the role of the interviewer while the facilitator portrays the referred student to provide a realistic learning experience. This approach aids practitioners in honing their skills and developing confidence in conducting effective interviews beyond theoretical knowledge. The interactive exercise After administering the assessment, participants will practice outlining next steps with faculty member feedback.
Pre-tests, Post-test, and Verification (Coming in 2026)
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 are available through your event lobby for 90 days after the conclusion of your training.
In this course, you will:
- Apply the SIVRA to an in-depth case study to accurately interpret and score a case
- Conduct an effective SIVRA interview to obtain accurate and robust information
- Gather follow-up information and identify other key stakeholders to interview in a case to check the accuracy of the information and gather additional insight
Who should attend?
- BIT members
- Case Managers
- Student Affairs staff such as Conduct Officers, Residential Life staff, Deans of Students
- University Police, law enforcement, or campus safety professionals
- Individuals trained in SIVRA who want more practice conducting an interview
Upcoming Sessions
| Schedule | Member | Non-Member | |
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Mar. 9, 2026 10:00am - 5:00pm ET |
$704 | $829 | |
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Jul. 13, 2026 10:00am - 5:00pm ET |
$704 | $829 | |
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Nov. 16, 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.