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Advanced Threat Topics for Higher Ed, Workplace, & K-12

A four-part virtual certification series on advanced violence risk and threat assessment 

Nov to Feb, 2nd Tue/month

BIT/CARE Framework Certification

A four-part series for growing and developing new and existing teams. 

Mondays in April

Violence Risk and Threat Assessment Certification

A five-part virtual series addressing violence risk and threat assessment

Mondays in March

D-Prep Safety Division

The Safety Division trains colleges, universities, K-12 schools, law enforcement, and workplaces on issues related to BIT/CARE teams, threat assessment, crisis preparedness and response, emergency operations, behavioral intervention, mental health, diversity, equity and inclusion.

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Pathways Triage

The Pathways triage tool can be used on every case coming before your team to provide an overall risk level and suggested interventions.

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Active Assailant

Mindset active assailant prevention & response training emphasizes early preparation  and empowers community members to act, leading to a better chance of survival.

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DarkFox Threat

DarkFox is an expert system that collects and organizes data related to a potential violence risk and provides intervention suggestions.

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Safety Tips

Through a series of video discussions, practical handouts, and materials, we offer this unique guidance from our subject matter experts.

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Workplace Safety

The Workplace Violence Prevention Association (WVPA) helps businesses develop, maintain, and train their employees on all aspects of a plan tailored to their workplace.

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Alternative Resolution

The D-Prep team offers confidential and impartial alternative resolution services in educational, workplace and law enforcement settings.

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UPCOMING WEBINARS

February 11, 2025

Inside the Mass Shootings Community: Threat References, Connections and Themes

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February 20, 2025

Free! Addressing DEIB Challenges in BIT and CARE Teams

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February 13, 2025

Free! Case Study: The Noise of Democracy

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March 3, 2025

Violence Risk and Threat Assessment Certification (Five-week course)

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NEW COURSE!
Threat Assessment and Management for Schools

This course is designed to provide members of law enforcement, SROs, first responders, school administrators, counselors, teachers, and mental health professionals with a practical approach to recognizing and preventing violence on school campuses. Participants will learn how to develop a violence risk mitigation plan tied to a multidisciplinary team assessment.

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Find FREE upcoming classes on the map. If you would like us to teach in your area, contact bethany@dprep.com.

IN THE NEWS

D-Prep's Director of Behavior & Threat Management and the co-author of Understanding and Treating Incels, Dr. Brian Van Brunt, was recently interviewed for an article from Capital New Service entitled "How the incel community became a place of despair and misogyny." Read the article and see other media featuring our team.

Understanding and Treating Incels
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An Educator's Guide to Assessing Threats in Student Writing
Harm to Others
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Recently Published!

How to Engage in Difficult Conversations on Identity, Race, and Politics in Higher Education: A Practical Guide for Faculty
Tammy Hodo, Jacques Whitfield, Brian Van Brunt, and Poppy Fitch


How to Engage in Difficult Conversations on Identity, Race, and Politics in Higher Education addresses the polarized political and racialized climate in America today. This resource is designed to better prepare instructors, faculty, higher education staff and administrators to enter into these hard conversations with an improved awareness of contentious issues and how to facilitate, and potentially de-escalate, discussions that are already occurring.

20% Discount Available - enter the code FLA22 at checkout - Order now

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Bethany Smith

Bethany Smith

Director of Safety

bethany@dprep.com

Brian Van Brunt

Dr. Brian Van Brunt

Director of Behavior & Threat Management

brian@dprep.com

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