Mental Health professionals play an important role in violence prevention and early intervention. As trusted individuals in schools and communities, they are often in positions where students may disclose emotional struggles, concerning thoughts, grievances or plans that otherwise would go undiscovered.

The following case highlights the important role behavioral threat assessment teams have in uncovering risks and preventing violence before it occurs.

The ASV database provides invaluable data for educators, law enforcement, and others connected to school communities who seek to identify policies and practices that are proven to prevent violence.