Steps in Identifying the Threatened

  1. WHO WAS THREATENED?  It is important to know the individual who feels impacted by the threat. There may be a need to follow up emotionally with that person.
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  3. WHO MADE THE THREAT?  Again, knowing the key players in the situation will help prevent further incidences.  You may need to separate them, monitor them, etc.
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  5. HAVE THERE BEEN ANY PREVIOUS INCIDENTS INVOLVING THE VICTIM AND THE PERSON MAKING THE THREAT?  Is there a history of problems?  Has this happened before? How often?
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  7. WHAT IS THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE VICTIM AND THE THREAT-MAKER? Do they know each other?  Are they friends?  From the same social group?  In rival gangs?
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  9. WHAT WAS THE THREAT?  This is important to find out.  Be sure to obtain an accurate wording of the threat.  Avoid miscommunication and confusion.
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  11. WHAT WERE THE CIRCUMSTANCES SURROUNDING THE THREAT?  By obtaining the essential information, we are able to paint a clearer picture as to the seriousness of the threat.  Was it a premeditated issue?  Did it arise due to a conflict on the basketball court?  Was it a boyfriend-girlfriend issue?
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  13. WHEN, WHERE AND HOW WAS THE THREAT MADE?  Find out the particulars; this will help to eliminate future problems.  Again, there may be a need to monitor students, separate students or change class schedules.
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  15. SOLICIT INFORMATION FROM THE PERSON WHO MADE THE THREAT: Don't assume that the person feeling threatened is an innocent party.  Be sure to hear both sides of the issue.
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NOTE: THIS INFORMATION SHOULD BE GATHERED AND WRITTEN DOWN.  IF DEEMED NECESSARY, IT SHOULD BE REVIEWED BY A TEAM OF EDUCATORS WHO CAN DETERMINE WHETHER FURTHER ACTION IS NEEDED.

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