Defensible Case Management: BTAM Documentation & Liability Forms (Tier 2 Compliance System)

Is Your District’s Threat Assessment Process Defensible in Court?

The Diversion Center Safety System is the industry’s only turnkey solution designed specifically for K-12 Districts and Workplaces seeking to reduce recidivism in weapons violations, dating violence, and behavioral misconduct.

While other programs focus solely on punishment, this system addresses the Root Causes of violence: trauma, lack of conflict resolution skills, and economic instability. This is not just a curriculum—it is a complete Command Center for your Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM) Team.

Best For: Middle Schools, High Schools, Alternative Schools, ISS Programs, Reinstatement Hearings, and District Safety Directors.

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Why This System Ranks #1 for School Safety Compliance

Designed to bridge the gap between disciplinary action and safe reintegration, this comprehensive suite provides your team with the clinical tools, legal documentation, and curriculum needed to protect your campus and your liability.

• Compliant: Engineered to meet state mandates like HB 268 and Alyssa’s Law.

• Defensible: Standardized logs and protocols to survive legal scrutiny.

• Restorative: Moves beyond "zero tolerance" to actual behavioral change.

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The 3-Pillar Safety Architecture

This Pilot System is divided into three strategic components designed to Assess, Intervene, and Prevent.

COMPONENT 1: THE ADMINISTRATIVE COMMAND CENTER

(Threat Assessment & Liability Management)

New for 2025: A complete ecosystem of documentation and training to operationalize your Behavioral Threat Assessment Team.

A. Legal & Clinical Documentation (The "Paper Trail")

• Initial Concern Report Form: Captures the initial "red flag" or "leakage." Systematically records reporter info, incident specifics, and behavioral indicators to establish immediate facts.

• Risk Assessment Tool (Transient vs. Substantive): The critical analytical engine. A standardized instrument that guides teams to distinguish between non-genuine "transient" threats and dangerous "substantive" threats.

• Threat Classification Intervention Plan: A roadmap for determining the mandated response level (Low, Medium, High) based on assessed risk.

• Safety Plan Template: Operationalizes safety measures. Outlines supervision protocols (bag searches), target protection, and support interventions to stabilize the subject.

• Case Documentation Log: The "Master Record." A chronological, running log of all actions and meetings. Critical for liability defense.

• Student Reinstatement & Behavioral Safety Contract: Sets clear "No Contact" and behavioral boundaries required for a return to campus.

• Final Case Closure & Reinstatement Report: The official "seal" on the case, authorizing safe return after curriculum completion.

B. Training & Protocols

• "How to Start a BTAM Team" Training: Step-by-step guide to assembling a multidisciplinary team.

• Trauma-Informed Interview Script: Standardized scripting to ensure inquiries are conducted legally and clinically.

• Warning Sign Checklists: tools for staff and parents to spot "leakage" and pre-attack indicators.

COMPONENT 2: THE SAFETY INTERVENTION CURRICULUM

(Tier 2 & 3 Remediation)

We replace suspension with rehabilitation using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) based workbooks.

• Beyond the Trigger (30 Copies): A 218-page cognitive-behavioral curriculum for students with weapons violations. Focuses on de-escalation, impulse control, and legal consequences.

• Anger Management Workbooks (30 Copies): Targeted intervention for students exhibiting transient threats or emotional regulation issues.

COMPONENT 3: THE PROTECTIVE FACTORS

(Life Skills & Family Engagement)

Building the resilience and economic stability required to keep students out of the justice system.

• Financially Lit Curriculum (Grades 6-8): Addresses economic instability—a primary driver of crime—teaching financial psychology and budgeting.

• Parent & Teen SEL Workbook: Bridges the gap between school and home, reducing liability by transferring secure storage education to the home.

• "Success Without a Degree" (Audiobook): Mindset training for students disconnected from traditional academic paths.

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Detailed HB 268 & State Mandate Compliance Match

The Diversion Center Safety System is engineered to meet and exceed the requirements of modern school safety legislation.

Legislative Requirement	How This System Ensures Compliance
Youth Violence Prevention	Met via: Beyond the Trigger and Anger Management workbooks utilize evidence-based CBT to reduce aggression.
Staff Training on Warning Signs	Met via: Warning Sign Video, School Shooting Checklist, and Trauma-Informed Mini Trainings.
Threat Assessment Protocols	Met via: Intake Forms, BTA Protocols, Reinstatement Contracts, and Facilitator Logs.
Family Engagement & Liability	Met via: Parental Acknowledgement of Firearm Safety, SEL Parent Workbook, and home-based checklists.
Building Resilience	Met via: Financially Lit Curriculum to address economic stressors.

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Investment & ROI

Implementing a Tier 2 system piecemeal costs schools thousands in consulting fees and disjointed curriculum. The Diversion Center offers a complete, unified system at a fraction of the cost.

Bundle Includes:

• 30x "Beyond the Trigger" Workbooks ($2,250 Value)

• 30x "Anger Management" Workbooks ($2,250 Value)

• 1x Financially Lit Master Curriculum ($1,000 Value)

• 1x SEL Parent/Teen Master Set ($1,500 Value)

• 1x Digital License Flash Drive (All Forms, Logs, Training) ($3,000 Value)

Total Value: ~~$8,500~~

Your Bundle Price: $6,999.00/per school

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Meet the Architect: Dr. Derek Collins

The BTAM Liability and Case Management Forms was developed by Dr. Derek Collins, a Certified Violence Intervention Specialist and CEO of The Diversion Center.

Dr. Collins is the Founder of the National Association of Court Approved Treatment Providers (NACATP). With over 20 published books and a decade of experience, he is the trusted expert for districts requiring evidence-based, liability-reducing interventions.

• Credentials: CEO NACATP, Certified Gun Violence Intervention Specialist (CGVIS), Certified Anger Management Specialist (CAMS-IV), CADC-II, DOT SAP Evaluator.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for BTAM Teams

1. How to distinguish between transient and substantive threats?

A Transient Threat is non-genuine. It is often a figure of speech, a joke, or an expression of temporary anger that resolves quickly with an apology (e.g., "I'm gonna kill you" said while laughing). A Substantive Threat involves a sustained intent to harm. Look for specific details (time, place, method), evidence of planning (maps, weapon acquisition), or "leakage" (warning others to stay away). Our Risk Assessment Tool provides a checklist for this exact distinction.

2. Can we share threat assessment data with law enforcement under FERPA?

Generally, yes, under the Health or Safety Emergency Exception. If a school determines there is an articulable and significant threat to the health or safety of a student or other individuals, they may disclose information from education records to any person whose knowledge of the information is necessary to protect the health or safety of the student or others (including law enforcement) without prior written consent. Always consult your district legal counsel.

3. What is the difference between a suicide risk assessment and a threat assessment?

A Suicide Risk Assessment focuses on the risk of harm to self. It evaluates depression, hopelessness, and self-directed violence. A Behavioral Threat Assessment focuses on the risk of harm to others. It evaluates grievances, target selection, and predatory planning. While they are distinct, they often overlap, as suicidal ideation can be a risk factor for homicidal behavior (e.g., murder-suicide).

4. Checklist for student reentry after violent threat:

• [ ] Mental Health Clearance: "Fit-to-Return" evaluation from a qualified professional.

• [ ] Curriculum Completion: Student has finished the mandated safety workbook (e.g., Beyond the Trigger).

• [ ] Safety Contract: Signed agreement detailing "No Contact" orders and search consent.

• [ ] Parent Meeting: Review of home safety/firearm storage protocols.

• [ ] Monitoring Plan: Assigned check-in/check-out staff member for the first 30 days.

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Secure Your School's Safety Today.

Equip your Threat Assessment Team with the only comprehensive system that manages the student, the family, and the liability.

Teen Dating Violence Curriculum is also available at an additional cost. 

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For more information email Cleopatra at cjordan@thediversioncenter.com