Warning Signs
This is when a student begins to avoid others, sit alone, or disengage socially.
What is withdrawal?
Swearing or refusing to work is classified as this.
What is behavior?
The first step in the threat assessment process.
What is Notice?
Mild issues like talking or tardiness fall into this level.
What is Level 1 (Monitor)?
The 3-digit number students can call or text for immediate mental health support.
What is 988?
A sudden drop in energy, hygiene, or alertness may indicate this type of concern.
What is emotional distress or depression?
“I’m going to hurt someone” is classified as this.
What is a threat?
This strategy uses statements like “I noticed…” and “I’m wondering…”
What is I Notice (statement of facts) / I Wonder ( questions without judgement)?
Withdrawal or ongoing conflict may require this level of response.
What is Level 2 (Support)?
This text line provides 24/7 crisis support by texting 741-741.
What is the Crisis Text Line?
This behavior includes frequent arguments, fights, or ongoing peer issues.
What is conflict with peers?
This includes planning, targeting, or access to means.
What is a threat?
Staff should avoid doing this when a student shares concerning information.
What is promising confidentiality?
Emotional distress or home concerns require this action.
What is Refer?
This hotline supports survivors of sexual assault.
What is the National Sexual Assault Hotline?
Missing three or more days of school is considered this type of concern.
What is attendance concern?
True or False: If a student says something threatening as a joke, it can be ignored.
What is False?
This step requires writing only facts, not opinions.
What is Document?
Self-harm or threats fall into this level.
What is Level 4 (Immediate Action)?
This organization provides crisis support specifically for LGBTQ+ youth.
What is The Trevor Project?
Talking about death, giving away belongings, or expressing hopelessness are examples of these.
What are high-risk warning signs?
The key difference between behavior and threat is this factor.
What is intent to harm?
This is who staff should contact after identifying a serious concern.
What is the administration or the school safety team?
At this level, staff must stay with the student and call for help immediately.
What is Crisis level?
This is what staff should do if a student is in immediate danger.
What is stay with the student and call the office/admin immediately?