; and (C) risk posed by the individualized proactive and preventive measures. (9) The Secret Service’s behavioral threat assessment model works most effectively when all the relevant parties, including local law enforcement, mental health professionals, workplace managers, school personnel, and members of the community, are part of a comprehensive protocol to identify, assess, and manage a potential threat. (10) The primary goal of behavioral threat assessment programs is to prevent targeted violence, with an emphasis on providing early intervention and connecting individuals exhibiting threatening or concerning behavior to existing community resources for support. (11) Early intervention is a proven and effective way to prevent violent conduct that would otherwise harm others and necessitate more punitive action, including criminal penalties. (12) The parties involved need the appropriate research, guidance, training, and tools to establish the appropriate mechanisms for implementing this type of preventative approach. (13) In K–12 schools, a behavioral threat assessment is a proactive approach to identify, assess, and provide age-appropriate interventions, resources, and supports for students who display behavior that elicits concerns for the safety of themselves or others. (14) There has been a 79 percent decline in juvenile arrests in K–12 school communities who have received Center training, thus successfully diverting youth away from the criminal justice system. (15) The demand from local communities throughout the United States for behavioral threat assessment trainings has significantly increased. Since its inception, the Center has provided over 2,575 training sessions to over 273,000 attendees. (16) From fiscal year 2018 to fiscal year 2022, the Center has experienced a 117 percent increase in demand for training sessions, with five times as many participants. (17) The Center additionally provides consultation and follow-up engagements with government agencies, law enforcement, schools, and other