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Title: What Did We Miss? The Case of a Failed Behavioral Threat Assessment Protocol
Language: English
Authors: Brett Anthony Burton (ORCID 0000-0001-9212-7815), Vanessa Rigaud
Source: Journal of Cases in Educational Leadership. 2026 29(1):93-107.
Availability: SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: https://sagepub.com
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 15
Publication Date: 2026
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: High Schools
Secondary Education
Descriptors: School Violence, Conflict, Risk Assessment, School Safety, Leadership, Accidents, High Schools, Student Behavior, High School Students
Geographic Terms: Illinois
DOI: 10.1177/15554589241300356
ISSN: 1555-4589
Abstract: Educational leaders and school communities are currently facing numerous challenges due to the widespread surge of violent threats in our schools. This case study is a powerful instrument that will inspire and guide future educational leaders in examining their contingency plans. By accounting for various possible obstacles to executing the threat assessment plan, leaders can significantly impact the future of education. The discussion questions and activity suggestions are designed to integrate educational leadership research specific to the case issues, providing a comprehensive understanding of the topic. Using the organizational accidents framework and Bolman and Deal's four Frames of leadership, leaders can identify gaps and challenges in their school community, enhancing their ability to pivot in different circumstances.
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