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Student Threat Assessment Protocols
Creating safer schools and communities
Creating safer schools and communities
Through a collaborative process with the San Mateo County Office of Education, the Monterey County Coalition for Safer Schools, and The Big Five, a set of emergency protocols were adopted in 2021-22 by all Monterey County school districts. A Student Threat Assessment Protocol was developed to provide schools with evidence-based best practices for early intervention and support of students who may pose a threat to themselves or others.
Suicide Prevention Toolkit and other Drug Prevention Protocols can be found at these links on the PGUSD Safety web page.
Suicide Prevention Toolkit and other Drug Prevention Protocols can be found at these links on the PGUSD Safety web page.
The Student threat assessment protocol
The Student threat assessment protocol
The Student Threat Assessment Protocol addresses youth who may pose a serious threat to themselves or others. The protocol does not predict future violence nor is it a foolproof method of assessing an individual’s or group’s risk of harm to others. This is a guide designed to assist in investigating potential danger.
What is the Student Threat Assessment Protocol?
The Student Threat Assessment Protocol has two main goals:
1. Respond immediately and appropriately to address youth who may pose a serious threat
2. Reduce the number of expulsions used to resolve safety concerns in Pacific Grove school sites.
In addition, the Student Threat Assessment Protocol has three objectives:
- Identify and assess threats of potentially harmful behavior and determine the response needed to address them
- Provide resources to manage situations with students who may pose a threat to other students, staff, and the community
- Maintain a safe environment for students, teachers, and parents to foster learning free of distractions caused by fear
Student Threat Assessment Team
Each school site will form a Level One Student Threat Assessment Team. The team(s) are a multidisciplinary group of adults consisting of an administrator, a school counselor, and the School Resource Officer which supports students who may pose as a threat to themselves or others.
If you have any questions or would like further assistance with filling out the forms on this page, please contact Safety Director Barbara Martinez or Asst. Superintendent Joshua Jorn
District response to student threats
District response to student threats
If there is IMMINENT DANGER to others, call law enforcement and the district office contact. Follow The Big Five immediate response guidelines as appropriate.
The following is intended for district use:
Completing the Student Threat Assessment
Please download and complete all of the (4) interview forms prior to completing a Level 1 Assessment. You will be asked to upload these documents into the Level 1 Assessment Form. The interviews will help guide your assessment. If you cannot obtain an interview, please proceed with the assessment.
If a victim(s) or intended victim(s) needs to be notified, please also use the Notification to Protect form.
Level One Threat Assessment Data Collection Google Form
Level One Threat Assessment Data Collection Google Form