The BTAM Breakdown
Podcast Description
The BTAM Breakdown is your go-to podcast for tackling the challenges of Behavioral Threat Assessment Management in schools. This series, hosted by Jason Matlock and Julia Hollinger, delves into real-world issues facing school administrators, safety teams, and educators. From ongoing staff training to navigating state-specific compliance laws, each episode offers expert advice, actionable strategies, and stories from the front lines of school safety. Join us as we explore solutions that empower schools to create secure, supportive environments for students and staff alike.
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The podcast focuses on key topics such as ongoing staff training, legal compliance, and multidisciplinary collaboration in K-12 schools. Episodes like 'Training that Sticks: Building BTAM Expertise in K-12 Schools' provide listeners with actionable strategies for implementing effective threat assessment practices, while also exploring success stories from educators and safety teams.
The BTAM Breakdown is your go-to podcast for tackling the challenges of Behavioral Threat Assessment Management in schools. This series, hosted by Jason Matlock and Julia Hollinger, delves into real-world issues facing school administrators, safety teams, and educators. From ongoing staff training to navigating state-specific compliance laws, each episode offers expert advice, actionable strategies, and stories from the front lines of school safety. Join us as we explore solutions that empower schools to create secure, supportive environments for students and staff alike.
Training That Sticks: Building BTAM Expertise in K–12 Schools
In this episode, Jason Matlock sits down with Dr. Melissa Reeves, Kevin Gray, and Dr. Jackie Vertigan to talk all things BTAM training—from onboarding new staff to building sustainable, multidisciplinary teams.
Learn how schools can move beyond one-off sessions and implement consistent, legally defensible practices that empower teams and support students. Whether you're leading at the district level or working on the ground, this episode offers real-world strategies for strengthening your threat assessment process.
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