This foundational event introduced participants to Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM) as a proactive, evidence-based approach to preventing targeted violence in workplace and public environments. Designed for non-clinical professionals, the session clarified how BTAM differs from profiling or diagnosis and emphasized a structured, multidisciplinary process grounded in behavioral indicators, policy, and coordinated intervention.
Attendees explored the pathway to violence, common warning behaviors, and the roles of HR, legal, security, and leadership in effective threat management. Through real-world case insights, the discussion highlighted early identification, risk mitigation strategies, legal and ethical considerations, and practical steps for building or strengthening internal BTAM capabilities equipping organizations to respond in a defensible, supportive, and safety-focused manner.
