Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM): A Guide for Law Enforcement
Tools and Strategies
Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM) is a proactive, evidence-based approach to identify, assess, and help individuals who exhibit concerning and threatening behaviors. The goal is to prevent violence before it happens by connecting individuals with appropriate support and resources. BTAM helps law enforcement understand the current threat environment and how different factors affect each community. There are several resources available on BTAM best practices, including the…
Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM): A Guide for Educators
Tools and Strategies
Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM) is a systematic, evidence-based process used by schools, workplaces, and law enforcement to identify, assess, and manage individuals who may pose a threat to themselves or others. The model provides a structured way to notice warning signs, understand what they mean, and take action before anyone gets hurt. BTAM helps answer important questions like: Is this person in crisis? Are they at risk of hurting themselves or others? What support do…
When Fandom Meets Hate: Antisemitism in the True Crime Community (TCC)
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Antisemitism in the TCC shows up as casual slurs and inside jokes; admiration for antisemitic killers; extremist iconography like swastikas; and as part of how an attacker frames their violence.
What is Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM)?
Tools and Strategies
BTAM helps schools, workplaces, clinicians, and law enforcement spot warning signs in persons who may be in crisis and intervene before violence occurs.
A loosely connected global network of online actors involved in illicit and harmful activities, like swatting, sadistic online exploitation (SOE), ransomware attacks, and distributing child sexual abuse material.
The Memetic Violence Field Guide: Terms, Symbols, and Phrases in Violent Online Subcultures
Tools and Strategies
A glossary that explains some of the popular terms, references, and images used to signal transgression and belonging in online communities that glorify mass violence and extremist killings.
Short Dialogues with AI Reduce Belief in Antisemitic Conspiracy Theories
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A groundbreaking study supported by ADL found that fact-based dialogues with a trained AI chatbot durably reduced antisemitic conspiracy beliefs and increased favorability toward Jews.
Two Years of Turmoil: The Strategic Evolution of Anti-Israel Activism on U.S. Campuses and 2025–2026 Challenges
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ADL examined the strategic evolution of anti-Israel activism on U.S. campuses and provides recommendations for universities to respond proactively to changing tactics.
Portrait of Antisemitic Experiences in the U.S., 2024-2025
Report
This joint ADL-Jewish Federations research shows the normalization of antisemitism and its effects on American Jews’ mental health and feelings of safety.
Status Report: Antisemitism in America after Boulder
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A new ADL survey found that a substantial number of Americans justify or excuse violence against Jews while most still reject antisemitism and want action taken against it.
Campus Antisemitism One Year After the Hamas Terrorist Attacks
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Most Jewish students face antisemitism; over 25% of Jewish students said they had observed anti-Jewish activity from faculty. Rates of self-censorship of Jewish identity and views of Israel remain high.
Hate in the Cascade States: Extremism & Antisemitism in Oregon & Washington
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This report provides a snapshot of antisemitism and extremism in Oregon and Washington, highlighting key trends tracked by the ADL Center on Extremism.
Antisemitism in Schools and Support for Holocaust Education
Report
Majority of Jewish parents surveyed report antisemitism in K-12 schools; and despite high public support for Holocaust and antisemitism education, less than 1/3 get it.
Jewish and Israeli Americans Face Discrimination in the Job Market
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An ADL study shows that Jewish and Israeli Americans are subject to discrimination in the US labor market because of their identity, not their qualifications.