The Student Threat Assessment Systems & Prevention course introduces learners to the Salem‑Keizer System Threat Model and its application in school and community settings. The course examines the research‑based foundations of threat assessment, team‑based response structures, and strategies for identifying and addressing both student and adult threats. Learners explore system‑level implementation, communication protocols, and prevention approaches designed to reduce the risk of targeted violence and promote safer educational environments.
Module 1: Foundations of the Salem‑Keizer Threat Model
History of the model, research foundations, aggression continuum, targeted vs. reactive threats, and youth aggression.
Module 2: System Design and Team Dynamics
Site‑based (Level 1) and community‑based (Level 2) assessments, investigation teams, and threat‑assessment team operations.
Module 3: Threat Assessment Practice and Security Coordination
Organizing threat‑assessment systems, communicating outcomes, understanding types of violence, and collaborating with law enforcement.
Module 4: Expansive Implementation and Targeted Violence Prevention
System‑wide strategies, assessing adult and higher‑education threats, and proactive approaches to prevent targeted violence.
By completing this course, the learner will be able to:
Explain the history, purpose, and research foundation of the Salem‑Keizer System Threat Model
Differentiate between targeted, reactive, and escalating threats using the aggression continuum
Apply site‑based and community‑based threat assessment processes
Describe effective team structures and operations for threat‑assessment systems
Identify types of violence relevant to school and community safety, including domestic and dating violence
Communicate threat‑assessment outcomes effectively to stakeholders
Apply threat assessment principles to student, adult, and higher‑education settings
Certificate of completion
This class is an independent-study course. Students will have all the resources needed to successfully complete the course within the online material. A student helpdesk is available for technical support during the course enrollment.