Incels On Campus: Preventative Steps For Threat Assessment, Escalation To Violence & College Risk

Description  Challenge - Assessing and responding to involuntary celibates (incels) Helping teachers, educators, student discipline and conduct, counseling staff, law enforcement, and BIT/CARE teams better understand how the incel philosophy is adopted, how it escalates to violence, and stop this progression. The webinar will review core risk factors for incel beliefs, discuss threat assessment and treatment options for those who follow this nihilist and destructive way of thinking. While many have heard the term “incel,” there is an increased need to explain the nature of this spectrum behavior and address the risk of violence to the larger community. Key Takeaway Participants will better understand the rising trend in men who describe themselves as an involuntary celibate and what elements contribute to this philosophy. In recent months, there have been several mass shootings involving individuals who identify as incels. The speakers will address preventative steps to iden