The document discusses school shootings and provides guidance on threat assessment. It notes that there is no single profile of a school shooter, that attacks are often planned in advance, and that others typically knew the attacker was considering violence. Common motives include revenge, desire for control, and seeking notoriety. While behavior cannot predict violence with certainty, effective threat assessment can help prevent some attacks. The document provides 11 key questions for threat assessment and lists concerning behaviors that may indicate risk of targeted violence.