Ways to Think About Threats (Grades 9-12)

One of the most important things to know is that there is no “type” or “profile” of an active assailant. And relying on things like assumptions, profiles or stereotypes is unfair and dangerous and can actually lead to people completely ignoring a dangerous person before a threat. This module provides high school students with an overview of how to think about and prevent active assailant threats, as well as a set of tools to become more situationally aware. Key topics include: Context, active attentiveness, and creating a positive school climate.