Before 2005, Behavioral Intervention Teams (BITs) were relatively rare, and the concept was still in its early stages. Most college and university campuses had Student of Concern teams and ad hoc response groups. These...more
In the first installment of this Tip of the Week series, we examined how the authority to mandate a risk assessment is defined, established, and effectively communicated within higher education and K-12 communities. In part...more
Clinicians play a crucial role in Behavioral Intervention Teams (BITs) and may be tasked with conducting certain types of risk assessments. However, this responsibility may not always align with their role. Their expertise is...more
The first Tip of the Week in this series explored how the authority to mandate a risk assessment is established and communicated within any educational community. In this second installment, we focus on the steps to take once...more
At NABITA, we are often asked whether a Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT), CARE team, Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM) team, or, in some instances, the Threat Assessment Team (TAT) has the authority to...more