As the field of school threat assessment has evolved significantly in recent years, we are directing school leaders, safety teams, and practitioners to the Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines (CSTAG) developed by Dr. Dewey Cornell. 

 

CSTAG is one of the most extensively researched and field-tested school threat assessment models in the United States, supported by decades of empirical study, peer-reviewed research, and practical application in diverse school settings.  The model emphasizes a multidisciplinary, problem-solving approach focused on identifying and assessing threats, early intervention, student support, and preventing violence before it escalates. 

 

As school threat assessment practices have grown in depth, sophistication, and legal scrutiny, the expectations for trained teams, defensible decision-making, and consistent protocols have increased accordingly. CSTAG provides a structured, evidence-based framework aligned with these evolving demands, helping schools move beyond ad hoc or compliance-driven approaches toward more thoughtful, student-centered, and research-informed practices. 

 

For schools seeking high-quality training and implementation guidance grounded in this model, we encourage you to visit Dr. Cornell’s official CSTAG resource and training site at https://www.schoolta.com/