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Behavioral Threat Assessment
and Management
Be Prepared
Improving Schools
Risk Evaluation
We help school districts evaluate and manage risky statements and behaviors so that student needs are met in a safe and comprehensive way.
Building & District Teams
We help school districts develop and maintain building level risk assessment teams and district level threat assessment teams.
Creating a Positive School Climate
We help school districts identify additional ways to create safe and supportive environments for all students. Prevention practices are designed that foster communication, acceptance, clear and consistent expectations, and parent partnerships.
Community Impact
Our work directly impacts school communities by providing resources, training, and expertise that contribute to a safer and more supportive educational and recreational environment.
Services Offered
By Appointment Only
Forensic Assessments
We provide comprehensive forensic evaluations for students referred by school districts. If you who wish to better understand an individual student or situation, Dr. Neary will complete a comprehensive assessment that includes individualized, targeted feedback.
Threat Assessment & Management
We help school districts develop comprehensive plans to identify, assess and intervene on behalf of students who engage in risky and dangerous behavior and statements.
Threat Assessment Teams
Do you have an existing Threat Assessment Team in your district or want to start one?
Dr. Neary can provide staff development and consultative supportive in order to focus on prevention efforts, mental health concerns and student safety.
Risk Assessment Training
We help school district improve existing policies and practices so that clear expectations are provided to parents, students, and staff and processes are in place to consistently mange and address student behaviors.
Consultation
We provide training to school districts and staff on Behavioral Threat Assessment and Risk Management. Targeted training for psychologists and social workers on the gold standard instruments for assessing, reviewing, and monitoring risky behavior and students.
Our Story
Dr. Donna Neary has over three decades of experience as a School Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist and Forensic Psychologist. She specializes in behavioral threat assessment and risk management and has a proven ability to incorporate forensic psychology practices into schools. Dr. Neary assists with developing Behavior Threat Assessment Teams, and practices for managing, assessing, and monitoring challenging and concerning situations and students.
Training, consultation and student evaluations are available for the 2026-2027 school year.
Expertise
Dr. Neary's expertise lie's in finding the balance between student needs, school safety, and preparedness in a school setting. Schools are unique environments that require an understanding of developmental ages and stages, behavioral needs, special education supports and services, parent concerns, and district resources. With over three decades of experience as a school, clinical, and forensic psychologist, Dr. Neary is in the unique position to help your district create a individualized, detailed and well-balanced plan for the school community.
Practice
We help schools create secure environments that foster school spirit, connectedness, and positivity. We are dedicated to helping schools manage risk, meet challenges, and support a culture where all students learn and thrive.
About Us
Meet Dr. Donna Neary
Dr. Neary is a Licensed Psychologist, Certified School Psychologist and a Forensic Psychologist. Her expertise lies in diagnostic evaluations, risk management and behavioral threat assessment. She has over three decades of clinical experience in schools and private practice working with children, adolescents, and young adults. Dr. Neary is able to bridge school psychology and forensic psychology in order to help schools improve their practices, manage challenging and risky situations, and create a more harmonious school community.
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Dr. Donna Neary
Licensed Psychologist