The threat assessment process recommended by the Secret Service, FBI, and others:

• Should be done by an interdisciplinary team of trained professionals that includes law enforcement, social services and mental health providers, and others in the community that can contribute to the threat assessment.
• Should be supported by clear policy and protocols for exploring allegations of actual or potential violence.
• Depends on a climate of trust between youth and adults.
• Consists of evaluating a threat, reaching a conclusion regarding threat level, and determining an effective response.
• Involves:
• Assessing the threat’s type and level of risk.
• Considering all factors shaping the individual’s decision-making and actions, including personality and behavior, school dynamics, social dynamics, and home dynamics.
• Determining and implementing interventions in a timely manner.
• Providing supportive interventions to potential offenders.