Threat Assessment Overview and Procedure

What is a Behavioral Intervention Team?

The Behavioral Intervention Team is a group of campus professionals who assess and manage those referred for behaviors of concern such as potential violence, safety, or mental health issues. A core function of the BIT is threat assessment and early intervention, with the hope of prevention. The BIT offers a structured positive method for appropriately dealing with problem student behaviors impacting the West Liberty University (WLU) community.

Reasons for a Behavior Intervention Referral (Student Safety Concern)

•  Threatening, dangerous, or alarming behaviors (including online activities) that disrupt WLU students, faculty, staff, or community safety. Examples include threats of a weapon on campus, threatening to harm others, vandalism, aggression, and intimidating gestures.
• Self-injurious behavior or suicidal thoughts or attempts.
•  Alcohol and drug abuse high risk behaviors.

Referral Procedure:

• Submit Behavior Intervention form (side bar- resources)
•  Immediate emergency call Campus Police (304) 336-8021 or 911

Behavior Intervention Team Members 

Campus Police: 304.336.8021

Counselor: Lisa Witzberger, 304.336.8215

Housing Area Manager, Camille Irvin  : 304.336.8568

Health Services, Christy Bennington 304.336.8049

Professor of Psychology, Dr. Tammy McClain 304.336.8023

Student Success Center, Peggy Howell 304.336.8018

For additional information click on:  WLU BIT for website PDF