Violence Prevention

Violence Threat Assessment

Planning and Response

Threat assessment helps prevent violence before it happens. This training teaches structured approaches to identifying risk and planning safe responses.

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Violence Threat Assessment Skills

After a violent incident, it is not uncommon to find that people were aware of clues that violence was being planned. This is because most violent incidents often follow an evolutionary process where signs and indicators can be seen. Yet, without a clearly defined process to gather information and assess the situation, violence prevention is extremely difficult. This workshop provides a communication and decision-making model to help businesses, schools, organizations, and communities become more effective in their management of threats. Participants will learn strategies to help them identify, assess, and manage individuals who may be escalating towards violence.

Learning Objectives

Describe why threat assessment protocols are needed
Illustrate a framework for team and plan development
List steps to organize effectively after a threat is received
Identify available external resources
Apply the principles learned to their own environment
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What You'll Learn

Walk away with the knowledge and tools to make a meaningful difference. The objectives below outline what you'll be equipped to do after completing this training.

Understand Threat Assessment

Learn structured assessment models.

Recognize Warning Signs

Identify concerning behaviours.

Plan Responses

Create intervention plans.

Work as a Team

Collaborate with partners.

Maintain Safety

Reduce risk.

Follow Up

Monitor outcomes.

Our Approach

Grounded in research, practical application, and real‑world experience.

Accessible

Clear, approachable learning without unnecessary jargon.

Applicable

Content designed for real‑world challenges and opportunities.

Engaging

Facilitators bring content to life through stories and examples.

Practical

Skills and tools designed for everyday use in your setting.

What People Are Saying

Insights from our participants.

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It's not always easy to facilitate a six-hour session, but it flew by. Perfectly timed, packed with useful, relevant information, curated to address the unique needs of our group."

K. Decle

University of British Columbia, Office of Student Academic Services

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This was one of the best trainings our organization has had. Staff were so engaged and came away energized and excited rather than tired and drained."

T. Etienne

Portal Youth Outreach Association

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CTRI is a great source for learning. They were easy to work with and our facilitator presented in an engaging and interactive way that kept people interested and attentive."

J. Grimes

Optimism Place Women's Shelter and Support Services

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the training.

This training is for:

Mental health professionals
Social services and community‑based professionals
First responders and emergency services
Health care workers and support staff
School and post‑secondary personnel
Leaders, managers, and supervisors
Human resources and people operations teams
Employees in corporate or business settings
Anyone working in people‑centred or support roles

What does this training cover?

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This workshop teaches structured approaches to assessing the risk of violence, planning responses, coordinating teams, and developing protocols that keep people safe.

Who is this training for?

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This training is designed for school administrators, HR professionals, security personnel, community organizations, and teams responsible for managing safety and risk.

What is a threat assessment?

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Threat assessment is a structured process for evaluating whether a person's behaviours or communications indicate a risk of violence, and determining appropriate responses before harm occurs.

Does this training include response planning?

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Yes. Participants learn how to develop coordinated response plans, communicate across teams, and follow up after a threat has been identified.

Is this training available online or privately?

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Yes. CTRI offers this workshop in live, on-demand, and private formats. Private delivery is common for schools, organizations, and community safety teams. Contact us to arrange a session.

How does this training relate to crisis response planning?

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Threat assessment focuses on identifying and preventing violence before it happens. Crisis response planning addresses how to respond after a critical incident occurs. Many organizations benefit from both.

Learn Violence Threat Assessment Skills

Learn structured threat assessment approaches to identify risk early and plan safe, effective responses. View training options or bring this workshop to your team.

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