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August 2026
Violence Prevention
In most cases it is possible to identify warning signs for violence risk and to prevent violence from occurring. The workshop will: 1) discuss identifying and reporting primary and secondary warning signs for violence, and 2) provide information about verbal and non-verbal skills to prevent escalation of violence.
September 2026
Critical Issues: Information Sharing and Violence Risk (FREE)
When concerns are raised about violence risk, professionals are often confused and worried if and how to share information with others to prevent violence. This workshop will 1) review relevant legislation and general principles related to information sharing and violence risk, and 2) provide samples of best practices related to verbal reports, written reports, and […]
Foundational Violence Risk Assessment and Management Workshop – FALL (ONTARIO)
This workshop will provide an opportunity to learn new skills and build on existing skills in assessing and managing risk for violence. Not only will you learn about general violence risk assessment and management principles focusing on the most common forms of violence, but also about best practices supported by researchers and practitioners around the […]
October 2026
Risk Management
The primary goal of violence risk assessment is to prevent future violence, but little attention is paid to the process of risk management in training or practice. If core strategies are not considered, if specific tactics are not identified, and if logistics are not navigated, then violence will not be prevented. This workshop will cover: […]
Triaging for Violence Risk Using the AVRT
The Aid for Violence Risk Triage (AVRT) is a newly released tool designed to help professionals to determine when they have a reason to be concerned about violence towards others, how to prioritize cases, and what immediate actions to implement. The AVRT has been under development for over two decades and is based on extensive […]
November 2026
Assessing and Managing Risk for Stalking Using the SAM-V2
Stalking (also referred to as obsessional following, harassment, and bullying) includes incredibly diverse behaviour, can be challenging to identify, and has a tremendous impact on victims. During this workshop you will learn about the nature of stalking, general principles of violence risk assessment and management, and how to administer the Stalking Assessment and Management Guidelines […]
December 2026
Parallel Investigations
Conduct, harassment, and criminal investigations are distinct but often overlapping processes and can create problems for one another when not properly sequenced or coordinated. These investigations are commonly confused with one another but require different actions and have different implications. This workshop will cover: 1) the distinct purpose and nature of these investigations, and 2) […]
January 2027
Assessing and Managing Risk for General Violence Using the HCR-20 V3Daily
The Historical-Clinical-Risk-Management-20 Version 3 (HCR-20) has become the world’s most widely used and best validated violence risk assessment instrument, and has been translated into 20 languages and implemented in 35 countries. During this workshop you will learn about the nature of general violence, general principles of violence risk assessment and management, and how to administer […]
Fear Management
Managing the fear experience by potential victims of violence is an important and often overlooked task when conducting violence risk assessment and safety assessment and planning. This workshop will: 1) discuss the nature of fear and the implication for risk and safety, and 2) provide information about strategies for managing fear and supporting victims.
February 2027
Triaging for Violence Risk Using the AVRTDaily
The Aid for Violence Risk Triage (AVRT) is a newly released tool designed to help professionals to determine when they have a reason to be concerned about violence towards others, how to prioritize cases, and what immediate actions to implement. The AVRT has been under development for over two decades and is based on extensive […]
Overview Webinar: What is Structured Professional Judgment (SPJ)? (FREE)
Structured Professional Judgment (SPJ) was coined as a term in the threat assessment field 25 years ago for guidelines developed to structure the exercise of professional discretion. There has been renewed interest in and attention to SPJ by those engaging in Behavioural Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM). However, there is a great deal of confusion […]
March 2027
Advanced Violence Risk Assessment and Management WorkshopDaily
This Workshop will provide professionals with high-level skills related to risk assessment and management and an opportunity to demonstrate their mastery when implementing these skills into practice. Topics covered will include: 1) advanced principles of risk assessment and management, including case formulation and scenario planning; and 2) advanced skills related to report writing, risk communication, […]
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