BIT/CARE Webinar Series
InterACTT has teamed with DPrep Safety to share these FREE monthly conversations related to threat and violence risk assessment in K-12, college, and workplace cases. Brian will be joined by different guests each month to discuss topics related to risk and protective factors, interviewing techniques, deception detection, impression management, social media threat, incels, white supremacy, gatekeeping/triage, behavioral intervention teams, cultural competency, report writing, and case management. Members will have access to recordings of all previous episodes with resource materials.
May 23, 2024 | Emotional Intelligence is the idea that our success in violence prevention work depends not just on smarts, but on the idea of “street smarts” which include self-awareness, self-management, motivation, empathy, and people skills. Join Dr. Brian Van Brunt and Jacques Whitfield as they discuss the importance of reading the room, building rapport, navigating difficult conversations, and limit setting within your community.
June 20, 2024 | An all-hazard plan to critical incident response includes guidance and advice on how to be prepared before the sky falls. Join Dr. Van Brunt, Charlie Taylor, and Chris Usher as they share practical advice and guidance covering a range of extreme weather events. Drawing from FEMA and other government agency materials and research, this workshop will leave you ready to face the challenges of extreme weather events.
July 18, 2024 | Part of any successful violence prevention program is the ability to engage in crisis de-escalation and conflict resolution. Join Christopher Usher, Dr. Van Brunt, and Robert Scholz as they share some insights from law enforcement and psychology into redirecting negative behavior and staying focused on the goal. Practical handouts and video examples will be offered throughout our discussion.
Panic Alarms and Bollards and Lights, Oh My! | February 23, 2024
Supporting MENA, Muslim & Jewish Students: Empathy, Education & Safety | January 25, 2024
BIT and Conduct | January 24, 2024
Threat and Violence Risk Assessment in Title IX | October 12, 2023
Understanding the Incel | September 7, 2023
After the Assessment: Threat and Risk Management | August 17, 2023
Running a Self-Audit on Your Team | August 9, 2023
Information Sharing: FERPA, HIPAA, and State Confidentiality | July 26, 2023
Debunking the Myths: Mental Illness and Guns | July 13, 2023
Accommodations and Students with Disabilities | June 21, 2023
A Growing Threat: White Supremacist Violence | June 8, 2023
Addressing Truthfulness and Credibility in Threat and Violence Risk Assessment | May 18, 2023
Marketing Your Team | May 10, 2023
Discussing a CASE | April 26, 2023
Diversity in Threat and Violence Risk Assessment | April 13, 2023
Creating Team Success and Accepting Failure | March 22, 2023
Threat Assessment and BIT/CARE Teams | March 16, 2023
After the Shooting: Healing and Resiliency | February 9, 2023
Developing a Training Schedule for Your Team | February 8, 2023
Addressing the Suicidal Individual | January 25, 2023
A Violence Risk/Threat Process | January 19, 2023
Understanding Uvalde | December 15, 2022
FROM THE ARCHIVES...
Supporting MENA, Jewish, and Muslim Students: Empathy, Education & Safety
In recent months, the escalation of the Israel/Palestine conflict has presented significant challenges for educational institutions worldwide. Faculty, staff, and administrators are increasingly finding themselves amid a delicate situation where they are expected to take stances, issue statements, and empathetically listen to students voicing their distress, frustration, and concerns about the uncertain future. Drs. Brian Van Brunt, Jacques Whitfield, and Brielle Stark-Adler offer valuable insights and strategies for supporting students during these turbulent times. Drawing on their extensive experience and the principles outlined in the book, How to Engage in Difficult Conversations on Identity, Race, and Politics in Higher Education, our panel provides actionable advice on creating inclusive and supportive environments for all students.
We are sharing this episode both to give you a sense of what the sessions are like and to provide some guidance on this timely and often difficult topic.