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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Campus Violence Prevention Plan

• Foreword Table of Contents
• Introduction
• Letter of Promulgation
• I. Campus Violence Threat Assessment Policy (CAM FO-19)
• Purpose
• Scope
• Authority
• Policy
• Definitions
• Processes / Procedures / Guidelines
• Exceptions
• Contact
• II. Campus Violence Prevention Committee
• Purpose
• Committee Members
• Schedule of Meetings
• III. Campus Violence Prevention Teams
• A. Behavioral Intervention Team
• B. Threat Assessment Team
• C. Training & Education/Awareness Building
• IV. Policies Related to Violence Prevention and/or Response
• V. Units Responsible for Violence Prevention and/or Response
• VI. Programs and Resources Related to Violence Prevention and/or Response
• Appendix A — Record of Changes
• Appendix B — Distribution of CVPP

Letter of Promulgation This plan is approved and formally adopted as the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Campus Violence Prevention Plan (CVPP), which details all comprehensive violence prevention efforts. It is designed to comply with all applicable federal and state regulations and to provide the policies and procedures to be followed in dealing with issues related to violence on campus. The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has developed a CVPP that is inter-disciplinary and multi-jurisdictional and is dedicated to ensuring every known behavioral or mental health issue or violent incident is addressed adequately following established campus policies. The planning authorities and responsibilities conveyed to individual campus units, schools, colleges, departments and agencies of local government are recognized and acknowledged. The CVPP as adopted and approved by the Chancellor shall be the controlling authority in regard to University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus violence prevention management, planning, policies and procedures. The CVPP shall supersede any policy or procedure that conflicts with its provisions. Adopted on the _______ of ______________ 2021

Chancellor, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

I. Campus Violence Threat Assessment Policy (CAM FO-19) Purpose The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is committed to a safe and nonviolent campus environment and does not tolerate acts or threats of violence. In service of these commitments, and consistent with the Campus Security Enhancement Act of 2008 (110 ILCS 12) and its companion rules at 29 Ill. Adm. Code Part 305, this policy establishes the authority of the university’s Threat Assessment and Behavioral Intervention Teams and provides guidance for identifying observable behaviors or circumstances that indicate someone needs assistance, is at risk of disrupting the educational environment, or may pose a risk of violence. Scope This policy applies to the campus community, including all university employees, agents, students, and visitors. Authority The campus Executive Director of Public Safety or designee is responsible for implementing and maintaining this policy. Policy The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign shall have a Behavioral Intervention Team and a Threat Assessment Team to evaluate reports of concerning behaviors that have the potential to lead to Targeted Violence. All university employees and agents must report the behaviors and indicators listed in Section I below to the Behavioral Intervention Team or Threat Assessment Team and must cooperate with requests from the teams in connection with their violence prevention and response missions. Definitions Behavioral Intervention Team means the multidisciplinary committee responsible for evaluating student behaviors for their potential to lead to targeted violence and for determining situation-specific response plans. Student means any person who:

1. Has accepted an offer of admission to the university in the past 12 months;
2. Is currently enrolled in one or more courses at the university; or
3. Has been enrolled in one or more courses at the university in the past six months. Targeted Violence means an incident of physical violence in which both the perpetrator and targets are identified or identifiable prior to the incident.

How we Report to the Teams

Any individual who observes behavior that they believe may pose an imminent threat to safety, security, or health should call 9-1-1 immediately. If the conduct does not pose an imminent threat to safety, security, or health, the individual should report their concerns to the appropriate office, as outlined below. If your concerns are regarding a student: Behavioral Intervention Team During business hours: (217) 333- After hours: (217) 649- Email: [email protected] Online referral: https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?UnivofIllinois&layout_id= Website: https://odos.illinois.edu/community-of-care/behavioral-intervention-team/ If your concerns are regarding an employee or other non-student: Threat Assessment Team During business hours: (217) 333- After hours: (217) 333-1216 (UIPD non-emergency number) Email: [email protected] Website: http://humanresources.illinois.edu/hr-professionals/labor-and-employee- relations/threat-assessment.html All team members will have access to the information reported to, or gathered by, that team. Other individuals also may have access to the information to the extent that it is necessary for the campus to fulfill its violence prevention and response mission and to promote the safety of the campus community. Privacy interests will be protected as required by law.

Confidential Resources

The University provides assistance for Students and employees and their families who want to discuss a situation in a confidential setting. Counseling Center Counseling Center services are designed to help Students address many of the academic, relational, social, and emotional concerns they face. Students may schedule an initial appointment by calling (217) 333-3704 any time after 7:50 a.m., Monday through Friday. The Counseling Center encourages Students to call early, since times available for initial appointments are provided in the order that calls are received. Lastly, callers should stay on the line until their call is picked up. The phone will ring until the call is answered; if the caller hangs up, they will lose their place in the queue. Faculty/Staff Assistance Services FSAS offers confidential assessment of personal and professional concerns, and short-term and solution-focused counseling to University of Illinois employees, retirees, and their household members. Examples of issues addressed include work-related issues, relationship and family concerns, grief and loss, substance use/addictions, stress, anxiety, depression, and other personal concerns. The FSAS responds to campus and/or departmental crises through individual crisis intervention, individual or group debriefings, and consultations for supervisors or departmental leaders following a critical incident or traumatic event such as the death of a

coworker. For appointments, please call (217) 244-5312, and for crises, please call (217) 244-7739. The complete list, including non-confidential resources, is available in Section V of the Campus Violence Prevention Plan.

Campus Violence Prevention Plan

The campus has developed a comprehensive Campus Violence Prevention Plan (CVPP), which can be found at https://police.illinois.edu/emergency-preparedness/campus-violence- prevention-plan/. Exceptions None. Contact Executive Director of Public Safety

III. Campus Violence Prevention Teams The Campus Violence Prevention Teams conduct threat assessments, address dangerous and/ or threatening behavior, and provide guidance and best practices for preventing violence and providing supportive services. The University has created two such teams, distinguished by their focal populations. The Behavioral Intervention Team is responsible for the student population. The Threat Assessment Team is responsible for faculty, staff, and non-affiliated persons. Detailed descriptions for each team follows. A. Behavioral Intervention Team Focal Population: Students Membership: Counseling Center Graduate College McKinley Health Center Office for Student Conflict Resolution Office of University Counsel (advisory only) Student Assistance Center University Housing University of Illinois Police Department Meeting Frequency: Weekly. Every Tuesday and alternating Thursdays. Reporting Line: Office of the Dean of Students Mission Statement: The multidisciplinary Behavioral Intervention Team strives to prevent targeted violence by employing a proactive, supportive, evidence-based approach to the assessment and management of threats posed, or potentially posed, by students. General Principles 1 :

1. Targeted violence is goal directed behavior rather than a sudden, impulsive act. It is the result of “an understandable and often discernible process of thinking and behavior” and can be prevented through the identification of behaviors that precede the escalation of violence.
2. Early intervention is critical in violence prevention. The earlier a concern is recognized and addressed, the easier it is to address with a broader range of intervention options. (^1) Guiding principles adapted from: Borum, R., Fein, R., Vossekuil, B., & Berglund, J. (1999). Threat assessment: Defining an approach for evaluating risk of targeted violence. Behavioral Sciences and the Law , 17, 323-337. Deisinger, G., Randazzo, M., O’Neill, D., & Savage, J. (2008). The handbook for campus threat assessment & management teams. Boston: Applied Risk Management. Vossekuil, B., Fein, R., Reddy, M., Borum, R., & Modzeleski, W. (2002). The final report and findings of the Safe School Initiative: Implications for the prevention of school attacks in the United States. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of ducation and U.S. Secret Service.

3. Violence results from the interaction of several factors, including but not limited to the person of concern, their situation, past stressful situations, the environment, and the potential target.
4. Violence is dynamic, not static, and as such, situations must be monitored over weeks and months rather than days.
5. There is no profile or type of perpetrator of targeted violence. Threat assessment focuses on behavior, not profiles.
6. The effective utilization of systems, both on campus and in the community, is critical throughout the process of threat assessment and management. Communication between and amongst appropriate offices, departments, and resources is necessary for the receipt, evaluation, and coordinated response to evolving situations.
7. There is a difference between making a threat and posing a threat. All potential threatening behaviors are taken seriously, regardless of whether the person has expressed a threat.
8. Safety is the primary goal of threat assessment. All interventions are tools to reach this goal and not ends unto themselves. Website: https://odos.illinois.edu/community-of-care/behavioral-intervention-team/ Online Referral Link: https://go.illinois.edu/refer Reporting to the Team: Any person witnessing conduct or behavior that they believe may pose an imminent threat to safety, security, or health should call 9-1-1 immediately. If the conduct does not pose an imminent threat to safety, security, or health, but is still concerning, individuals should contact the team using one of the methods below: By phone: (217) 333-0050 (during business hours) (217) 649-4129 (after hours and on weekends) In person: 300 Turner Student Services Building 610 E. John Street, Champaign, IL 61820 By email: [email protected] Online: https://go.illinois.edu/refer B. Threat Assessment Team Focal Population: Faculty, staff and the general public which includes prospective students, former students and parents of students Membership: Faculty/Staff Assistance Services Illinois Human Resources Office of Access and Equity Office of the Chancellor Student Assistance Center Office of the Provost Office of University Counsel (advisory only) University of Illinois Police Department

3. As warranted, University Police will inform and consult with appropriate members of the Threat Assessment Team.
4. The Threat Assessment Team will consider available information to make a preliminary determination as to whether or not the individual appears to have engaged in an act of violence or threat of violence. The sub-group will usually consist of representatives from Illinois Human Resources, University Police, and the Faculty/Staff Assistance Services, with the Office of University Counsel participating in an advisory capacity. Representatives from the Provost’s Office and the Office of the Dean of Students also may be involved depending on the nature and/or subject of the concerns.
5. The Threat Assessment Team will continue to monitor and manage the situation until the next normally schedule meeting of the full Threat Assessment Team unless the circumstances indicate that a special meeting is warranted.
6. The Threat Assessment Team provides advice on additional steps and potential other resources the sub-group might consider if the situation is still active. C. Training & Education/Awareness Building^2

Behavioral Intervention Team

1. BIT Presentations. Members of the Behavioral Intervention Team are available for presentations or trainings on request, and complete an average of 20-30 per year. Training topics cover: the behavioral intervention team, BIT operations, working with students in distress, support services on campus and in the broader community, recognizing signs of distress, university policies and procedures, and making effective referrals. Requests for presentations/trainings can be made by calling (217) 333-0050 or completing the information at the following link: https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/ 2. Community of Care Liaison Program. The Community of Care Liaison Program is intended to be a vital component in the university’s effort to foster communication, programmatic, educational, and logistical strategies around student mental health and creating a community of care. Specifically, the Community of Care Liaison program’s charge includes the following: articulating the roles and responsibilities of faculty and staff members with regards to student’s overall health and well-being, communicating to faculty and staff about campus resources available to students that can promote resilience and mental wellness, as well as when and how to refer students to those resources, working with student affairs professionals to recommend ways to equip faculty and staff to recognize warning signs in students and to respond appropriately, and serving as a primary point of contact in academic units for student affairs professionals. Additional information can be located at the following link: https://odos.illinois.edu/community-of-care/ resources/faculty/liaison-program/
2. Marketing campaign. The BIT is part of the Community of Care marketing conducted by the Student Assistance Center. BIT information is contained in the faculty and staff “Quick Reference Guide to Working with Students of Concern” folder, the Responding to Students of Concern pamphlet, distributed at all presentations, outreach, and tabling events targeting faculty and staff. (^2) 29 Ill.ADM.CODE 305 states in Subpart E: Training and Exercise Guidelines (Section 305.100), “Pursuant to the Act, each higher education institution shall conduct training on its CEOP and CVPP annually. Training should include all administrators, faculty, staff, students and any other members of the campus community so they are familiar with key components of the CEOP and CVPP.”

4. Team training and education 3. Members of the team engage in individual and team training on at least an annual basis. In 2019, the team received training from Dr. Stephen White and Dr. Reid Meloy on their tool, the Workplace Assessment of Violence Risk (WAVR-21). In 2018, the team received training from international threat assessment expert Dr. Gene Deisinger of Sigma Threat Management Associates. In 2017-2018, the team used funds to purchase several books that are in rotation among members of the team. Lastly, two team members are members of the Association of Threat Assessment Professionals, one of whom is a Certified Threat Manager.
5. Website. The Behavioral Intervention Team has a robust web presence, including information about the mission and purpose of the team, its’ leadership and core team members, including contact information, behavioral thresholds, how to file a report with the team, and an online referral form.

Threat Assessment Team

1. New supervisor/new unit executive officer training. New supervisors and new unit executive officers are made aware of violence prevention policies during supervisory and executive orientation.
2. Ongoing training. Supervisors and unit executive officers receive voluntary ongoing training about campus policies and practices. These include: - Policy and Rules (bi-annually) - Civil Service Performance Management (bi-annually) - Performance Partnership Program (PPP) (bi-annually) - Troubled Employee (FSAS) - Troubled Workgroup (FSAS) - Academic Performance Management - Victim Economic Security and Safety Act (VESSA) - Substance Abuse in the Workplace - Campus Safety (The Supervisor’s Role)
3. Training in-place. Supervisors and unit executive officers involved in new and ongoing situations are trained in-place by campus professionals.
4. Additional training. University Police offer half-or full day presentations on active threat training which includes information on spotting potential indicators of concerning behavior. University Police also offer Rape Aggression Defense training which is a comprehensive course for women that begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction and avoidance, while progressing to the basics of hands-on defense training. Staff from the Police Training Institute and University Police provide training for staff that works with the public on how to properly de-escalate situations that may not require police intervention. The Counseling Center provides online training for faculty and staff which assists people in addressing issues related to identifying and recognizing mental health concerns and making referrals. Faculty/Staff Assistance Services provides training on how to recognize the troubled work group. The University Police and Faculty/Staff Assistance Services works collaboratively to conduct annual training on the supervisor’s role with regard to campus safety. (^3) Updates to Training from OSCR by 5/31/2019.

IV. Policies Related to Violence Prevention and/or Response The following University policies and procedures (in alphabetical order) are related to violence prevention and response. This is not an exhaustive list. The most up to date and complete version of each policy is available in full at the link provided.

• Background Checks: https://humanresources.illinois.edu/job-seekers/background-checks.html
• Campus Violence Threat Assessment Policy: https://cam.illinois.edu/policies/fo-19/
• Mandated assessment following a [student] suicide attempt: https://studentcode.illinois.edu/article2_part1_2-102.html
• Nondiscrimination Policy: https://cam.illinois.edu/policies/hr-48/
• Orders of Protection: https://police.illinois.edu/services/orders-of-protection/
• Protection of Minors: https://cam.illinois.edu/policies/hr-64/
• Response to suicide threats and attempts among faculty, academic professionals and staff: https://cam.illinois.edu/policies/hr-74/
• Sexual Misconduct Policy: https://cam.illinois.edu/policies/hr-79/
• Student Code:^ Students enrolling in the University assume an obligation to conduct themselves in a manner compatible with the University’s function as an educational institution and suitable to members of the academic community. Part 3 (Student Discipline): https://studentcode.illinois.edu/article1_part3_1-301.html
• University Code of Conduct: https://www.ethics.uillinois.edu/compliance/university_code_of_conduct
• Violence Prevention and Response Policy: https://cam.illinois.edu/policies/fo-76/

V. Units Responsible for Violence Prevention and/or Response The following University offices (in alphabetical order) are responsible, at least in part, for violence prevention and/or response. This is not an exhaustive list. Additional information can be found at the links provided. Counseling Center Website: https://counselingcenter.illinois.edu/ The Counseling Center is committed to providing a range of services intended to help students develop improved coping skills in order to address emotional, interpersonal, and academic concerns. The Counseling Center provides individual, couples, and group counseling. All of these services are paid for through the health services fee. The Counseling Center offers primarily short-term counseling, but we do provide referrals to the community when students could benefit from longer term services. Faculty/Staff Assistance Services Website: https://humanresources.illinois.edu/fsas/index.html We believe everyone upon occasion faces problems that can be difficult to resolve. The staff of FSAS is dedicated to providing quality, confidential assistance to employees and their families who may be experiencing difficulties that impact their lives. This includes assessments, short- term counseling, crisis services and referrals to appropriate resources. The FSAS offers this benefit free of charge to all faculty, staff, retirees and family members or significant others living in their household. Additionally we work with supervisors as well as entire departments to develop and maintain a positive work environment. The FSAS staff is composed of licensed professionals who offer assessment, brief counseling and if necessary, referrals to appropriate resources. Illinois Human Resources Website: https://humanresources.illinois.edu/ Illinois Human Resources provides a full complement of human resource services to the University, including hiring, training, professional development and support for faculty, academic professionals and civil service employees. Specific services related to violence prevention include coordinating pre-employment background checks, advising units on employee performance management and discipline, resolution of workplace grievances, advising employees and units regarding various types of employee leave, and coordinating multi-unit staffings to respond to critical incidents including fitness to work and workplace violence. McKinley Health Center Website: https://mckinley.illinois.edu/ McKinley Health Center serves the students at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The Health Service Fee, which is paid as part of enrollment, provides the funds to prepay many health care needs. Some of the services provided by McKinley include: 24 hour Dial-A- Nurse service, visits with a Primary Care Provider, pharmacy services, mental health counseling and treatment, travel exams and inoculations, women’s health clinic, health resource centers, and a health education unit.

Women’s Resources Center Website: https://oiir.illinois.edu/womens-center/support-services Women’s Resources Center supports and connects students, linking them with faculty, alumnae, staff, community leaders and other students through programs, workshops, mentorship, fun activities and networking events focused on the intersectionality of sexism and other forms of social identity. Student organizations may request meeting or programming space as well as apply for co-sponsorships from WRC for activities that raise awareness of gender/women’s issues on campus, and increase the visibility and diversity of women at the University of Illinois. We offer confidential, advocacy and supportive counseling for sexual assault/rape or abuse within a relationship, stalking, harassment and other types of interpersonal abuse.

VI. Programs and Resources Related to Violence Prevention and/or Response The following University programs (in alphabetical order) are related to violence prevention and/ or response. This is not an exhaustive list. Additional information can be found at the links provided. ACE IT ACE IT is a program of the University of Illinois Counseling Center’s Alcohol and Other Drug Program. ACE IT's goal is to help you to stay safe, be healthy, and succeed academically— whether or not you choose to drink. It's offered in partnership with New Student Programs and is mandatory for all new undergraduate first year and transfer students. Transfer students who are age 21 or over and live off campus are exempt from attending. Additional information can be located at the following link: https://counselingcenter.illinois.edu/node/ Building Emergency Action Plans The Building Emergency Action Plan (BEAP) is a document designed to assist building occupants with their emergency planning and response efforts. The BEAP includes but is not limited to: campus and building specific emergency communication systems, definition of emergency management team members and/or emergency contact lists, evacuation/shelter-in- place/lockdown procedures, concept of operations for various types of emergency situations, training and exercise schedule implementation. Additional information can be located at the following link: https://police.illinois.edu/emergency-preparedness/building-emergency-action- plans/. Campus Emergency Operations Plan The Campus Emergency Operations Plan is what we use to prepare for and respond to any kind of large-scale emergency on our campus, including both natural and man-made disasters. It outlines specific actions in support of local and Champaign County response and recovery activities. The full plan can be located at the following link: https://police.illinois.edu/dpsapp/ wp-content/uploads/2017/12/CEOP-2017.pdf Emergency Dean Program One of the resources the University makes available to students is the support and guidance of a University administrator who is on call and can be reached when University offices are closed. The Emergency Dean supports students who are experiencing health or safety emergency situations in which an immediate University response is needed and which cannot wait until the next business day. The Emergency Dean is not a substitute for trained emergency personnel such as 911, police, or fire professionals. Additional information can be located at the following link: https://odos.illinois.edu/community-of-care/emergency-dean/ Illini-Alert Illini-Alert is used for incidents which present an imminent threat to life, health, or safety to the general campus population. These messages provide emergency information and instructions for personal protective actions. Illini-Alert messages are sent via text message, email, social media and are posted to all campus homepages through the university’s Emergency Web Alert System. All current University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign students, faculty, and staff will receive Illini- Alert messages through their [email protected] email addresses. Those with campus email addresses may enroll up to three alternative email addresses at emergency.illinois.edu. All