WAVR-21 and Advanced Threat Assessment Training

Specialized Training Services is proud to present a three-day WAVR-21 and Advanced Threat Management Training

October 1, 2 and 3, 2024.

Register for 1 day, 2 days, or all three days, In-person or via Zoom

The three-day training event will begin with a one-day training on Assessing Threats and Violence Risk on Campus and in the Workplace & Community with the WAVR-21 with Dr. Stephen White . Determining risk of violence is paramount to anyone doing threat assessments. Dr. White will focus on the use of the WAVR-21, a structured professional guide designed for threat management team members in security, education, human resources, risk management, law enforcement and mental health. First published in 2007, recognition of the WAVR-21 continues to grow as the go-to assessment tool for threat scenarios. Now in its 3rd edition, the WAVR includes 21 empirically-based criteria for assessing different forms of workplace violence risk, including student violence in college and university settings. Incorporating years of research, the core of the WAVR-21 is the “pathway to violence” approach to cases, as developed by professionals at the US Secret Service and the US Marshals Office. Research has demonstrated good to excellent interrater reliability for summary judgments of violence risk based on the WAVR-21, and validation research continues. In this one-day format the presenter will succinctly describe the scientific and clinical basis for the WAVR risk and protective factors. From there the focus will be on practical use of the WAVR screening and assessment tools – how they are integrated into dynamic threat case management with its demands for flexibility. The workshop will include didactic segments, case vignettes, and video presentations. Common workplace threat scenarios will be addressed, including stalking, subjects driven by paranoia and mental illness, domestic violence, bullying, and chronically antisocial individuals.   Click Here to learn more about the training objectives.

The second and third days will consist of Advanced Threat Assessment & Threat Management: Front Line Defense for Evolving Threats with Dr. Reid Meloy.  This two day workshop will provide the most up to date information on threat assessment and threat management. This program will showcase the threat assessment process, look at the warning behaviors seen prior to targeted violence, summarize what we know about mass murderers, examine ideologically driven (terrorist) acts, the stalking of public figures and prior sexual intimates, examine the emerging threat posed by extreme right wing anti-government groups, discuss how to evaluate if an individual has become radicalized toward terror, look at new research on threats, discuss the WAVR-21 and its contribution to workplace and campus threat assessment, consider the “dark triad” of targeted violence, present a factual look at mental illness and violence risk, and describe contemporary risk management strategies. Additionally, Dr. Meloy will introduce the TRAP-18 (Terrorist Radicalization Assessment Protocol) as terrorism has become an important area of concern in threat assessment. All allied professions to the threat assessment process should attend.  Click Here to learn more about the training objectives.

Register for in-person or virtual and for October 1st only, October 2nd & 3rd only, or for all 3 days. 

***You will be emailed a registration form after purchasing your enrollment***

If attending the WAVR-21 training, the authors recommend that you purchase the WAVR-21 Manual (which comes with 5 coding packets) in advance. WAVR-21 Manuals are not included in the price of the training. WAVR-21 Manuals and additional coding packets can be purchased HERE

The trainings will take place from 8:30 a.m. until approximately 4:30 p.m. Pacific time on each day (with a break for lunch). Lunch will be provided. In-person training will be held at the Von Vorst building in South Lake Union. 426 Terry Ave N, Seattle, WA  98109

There are up to 21 hours of ASIS, APA and SHRM Continuing Education Credits available.

Virtual Attendees: A Zoom link will be emailed 24 to 48 hours before the training to the email address you provide on your registration form.

Pricing is as follows:

• IN PERSON October 1st WAVR-21 Training Only    $430
• IN PERSON October 2nd & 3rd Only                      $550
• IN PERSON All 3 Days                                             $775
• VIRTUAL October 1st WAVR-21 Training Only        $415
• VIRTUAL October 2nd & 3rd Only                          $525
• VIRTUAL All 3 Days                                                 $725

ATAP and ASIS Members: Take an additional 5% off with Coupon Code: Seattle5

 Specialized Training Services is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Specialized Training Services maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

Specialized Training Services, Inc. is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.