Behavior Assessment Team (BAT)

The purpose of the Behavior Assessment Team is to serve as the coordinating hub of a network of existing resources, focused on violence prevention and early intervention in community situations involving members experiencing distress or engaging in harmful or disruptive behaviors. The Team will develop intervention and support strategies and offer case coordination. This team will regularly review and assess these situations and recommend actions in accord with existing university policies.

If You See Concerning Behavior

EMERGENCY: 911 or UVU Police dispatch @ (801) 863-5555.
This line is monitored 24 hours a day/seven days a week.

NON-EMERGENCY: UVU Tip line @ (801) 863-1234.
This line is monitored 24 hours a day/seven days a week.

Or submit a concern online.

Access the video "Run. Hide. Fight."

Run. Hide. Fight.

BAT Does

  • Respond to individuals in apparent/potential distress
  • Provide consultation and support to faculty and staff
  • Connect students with needed resources
  • Operate within all University policies and procedures, and state and federal law
  • Provide education and training on campus safety and violence prevention

BAT Does Not

  • Function punitively
  • Profile or discriminate based on protected class
  • Replace student discipline
  • Replace faculty classroom management
  • Act as an emergency response team

Responsibilities

The BAT is responsible for performing the following functions, when necessary, to fulfill the mission of this protocol:

  • Receive, review, and catalog information about community concerns regarding community member concerning and/or threatening behavior.
  • Perform initial assessment of risk and refer cases to offices and officials as needed for additional assessment and intervention.
  • Develop specific intervention strategies to manage potentially harmful or disruptive behavior to protect the safety and rights of both the individual and the university community.
  • Make recommendations to university officials on appropriate intervention consistent with university policies and procedures.
  • Engage in ongoing refinement of Team procedures and protocols to foster optimal Team functioning and interface with the university community.
  • Identify university policy and procedural issues warranting further examination and refer such matters to appropriate entities.
  • Maintain confidentiality within the guidelines of FERPA, HIPAA, and other laws.
  • Provide educational programs for the campus community that promote campus safety, response protocols, and campus community members’ well-being; including, informational handouts, signage, and holding regular trainings.

Managing the Situation 

If you can, calmly confront the individual:

  • Stay calm, don’t overreact.
  • Maintain a quiet tone, don’t get into a yelling match.
  • Invite them to sit down to discuss their concerns.
  • Actively listen to their concerns and take notes.
  • Provide any support or resources you can.
  • Refer them to the appropriate entities.

Behavior & Safety Resources Letter

In an active shooter situation:

  • Run,
  • Hide, or
  • Fight.

 

Run. Hide. Fight.

 Consult With the Behavior Assessment Team

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