Behavior Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM) has been villainized as a contributor to the school-to-prison pipeline, but when BTAMs are correctly deployed, they narrow that pipeline. When BTAMs are successful, they implement non-punitive interventions early, thus preventing school violence without using criminal charges. This presentation will discuss the broad outlines of the structure and functions of a school BTAM, emphasizing the importance of communication and relationship building.
