Guidelines
The Canadian Association of Threat Assessment Professionals (CATAP) and the Association of European Threat Assessment Professionals (AETAP) are not-for-profit organizations that support and promote best practices in threat assessment and management in Canada and Europe, respectively. Members of CATAP and AETAP prepared the CATAP and AETAP Joint Guidelines for the Practice of Threat Assessment and Management (the “Guidelines”) based on a review of the relevant scientific, professional, and legal literature for the purpose of promoting best practices with respect to violence risk assessment and management for the benefit of those directly involved in and affected by such activities, as well as for the benefit of the public. The Guidelines are aspirational in nature and intent. They recommend rather than require specific activities and conduct, and they aim to help professionals exercise good judgment rather than restrict or replace professional judgment.
The Guidelines are also general. They are not exhaustive in scope and not applicable to all situations professionals may encounter in their practice. In particular, the Guidelines are not applicable to the conduct of administration, research and program evaluation, pedagogical activities, or legal consultation. The Guidelines are intended to supplement rather than supplant other relevant legal, professional, or ethical standards. Finally, the Guidelines are a living document and will be reviewed and updated considering important changes in the relevant scientific, professional, and legal literature.
CATAP and AETAP Joint Guidelines for the Practice of Threat Assessment and Management