Purpose of the Threat Assessment Team

John Tyler is concerned about the safety, health and well-being of all of its students, faculty and staff. The College has policies regarding the well-being for all members of the John Tyler community, including policies which address activities disruptive to the mission of the College as well as any suicidal or self-injurious threats or behaviors.

There has been a growing concern for mental health issues on the sites and campuses of John Tyler Community College. As a result, the College has implemented a Threat Assessment Team (TAT). The TAT is charged with addressing all reported behavioral or mental health incidents which occur on a John Tyler campus, off-site location or electronic site, including e-mail, blogs, and Blackboard postings. The TAT will ensure every referral is addressed.

Frequently Asked Questions about TAT Referrals

What type of behavior warrants a referral?

What do I do if I know an individual who may need to be referred to the TAT?

If you feel there is an immediate threat, dial 911 or call John Tyler Community College Security at 804-897-6678 (Midlothian) or 804-796-0786 (Chester).

To make a referral, go to the bottom of this page and click on “Submit an Incident Report.” You will be asked for basic information about the individual, how the TAT can contact you, and for a description of the incident or behaviors that prompted the referral.

Who can make a TAT referral?

Anyone who feels an individual associated with John Tyler is a threat to himself/herself and/or the College community can make a referral. This includes students, faculty, staff and parents.

What happens after I make a referral?

The TAT members will take the information provided and make a decision regarding appropriate action.

How do I know if it is a TAT issue or if it is more appropriately handled by another campus resource?

You do not have to make this determination. If another campus resource is more appropriate, the TAT will refer the student and handle the transfer of information.