Unlike Early Warning Signs, Imminent Warning Signs indicate that a student is very close to behaving in a way that is potentially dangerous to themselves and/or others. Imminent Warning Signs are usually presented as a sequence of overt, serious, hostile behaviours or threats directed at peers, staff, or other individuals. Usually, Imminent Warning Signs are evident to more than one staff member, and to the student’s family.

If you see these Imminent warning Signs, violence is a serious possibility:

• Significant vandalism or property damage
• Serious physical fighting with peers or family members
• Severe rage for seemingly minor reasons
• Detailed threats of lethal violence
• Possession and/or use of weapons
• Enjoying hurting animals
• Self injurious behaviour or threats of suicide

IMMINENT WARNING SIGNS REQUIRE AN IMMEDIATE RESPONSE!