The Student Interview is intended for the student of concern and aims to identify potential risk factors for violence. Motive, access to weapons, the presence of a plan, and protective factors are all addressed within the interview. Questions should be asked in an open-ended format.

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The Parent/Guardian will provide an essential perspective regarding the student of concern. Parent/guardian concerns, communications, inappropriate interests in violence, access to weapons, and other risk factors are explored within the interview.

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The Peer/Witness interview can be used for any peer or adult that may have information about the situation. Investigative themes addressed include, communications of a potential attack, others involved, level of concern by others, consistency between statements and actions, and the presence of a plan. Like the Student Interview, open-ended questioning should be used.

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The Teacher/Staff Questionnaire can be used to gather information from teachers and staff that work closely with those involved. Staff are able to provide valuable insight into many potential risk factors.

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Information found within a student's cumulative file may include the presence of a previous Behavioral Safety Assessment (Threat Assessment) or suicide screening, discipline/behavioral history, safety plans, IEP/504 accommodations, Behavioral Support Plans, etc. Note if cultural factors and school climate are relevant to understanding records.

Discipline records can provide insight into a student's history with violence and/or aggression, potential motives, or history with a target. Teams may be able to identify potential triggers or patterns of behavior including timing or frequency.

Information may include if the student is receiving mental health supports or other medical issues. Coordination with outside providers will assist in establishing consistent intervention/supports between the school and community. This will require a release of information to be signed by the student's parent/guardian.

Information may include family interaction with law enforcement or DHS. Teams may be able to identify incidents involving violence, weapons, and or abuse. In addition, contextual information surrounding a students living situation may be useful.

A student may share interests in violent themes, firearms, previous attackers, etc. The school may search for any open-source, publicly available activity or, with consent from the individual owning the social media account, private accounts.