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CSTAG — Creating Safer Schools
CSTAG — Creating Safer Schools
This evidence-based training implements the Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines (CSTAG) to help schools prevent targeted violence through structured, multidisciplinary threat assessment processes. Participants learn to distinguish between transient and substantive threats, conduct thorough behavioral assessments, and develop appropriate intervention strategies while supporting students in crisis.
Who is this training for?
Target Audience: Threat assessment team members, administrators, mental health professionals, security personnel
Time:
45 min
What will you learn?
Impact Suite’s K–12 learning solutions strengthen school safety, expand professional development, and foster supportive learning environments. Explore the slide titles below for a snapshot of the content.
Welcome and Objectives
Understanding Threat Assessment
Debunking Myths
Why CSTAG Works
Core Principles
Research Evidence
5-Step Decision Tree
Getting Started
Who's on the Team?
Roles and Duties
Activating the Team
Team Communication
Recognizing Warning Signs
Pathway to Violence
Creating a Culture of Reporting
Decision Tree in Action
Transient vs. Substantive
Interview Techniques
Documentation Requirements
Transient Threat Response
Substantive Threat Response
Very Serious Threats
Mental Health Considerations
Digital Threat Landscape
Assessing Digital Content
Digital Evidence Collection
Digital Interventions
Cultural Influences on Behavior
Equity in Assessment
Family Engagement Across Cultures
Documentation Best Practices
Privacy and FERPA
Data Security and Privacy
Implementation Roadmap
Case Study 1: Transient Threat with Cultural Considerations
Case Study 2: Substantive Threat with Digital Components
Certification Requirements
Next Steps and Resources
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