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Behavioral Intervention Team

The Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) responds to non-immediate concerns and takes a proactive approach to discuss potential issues, intervene early, and provide support and behavioral response to students displaying varying levels of disruptive, disturbed, and/or distressed behaviors before they rise to the level of a crisis.

Process

  • Receive information about students of concern and discuss concerning behaviors
  • Maintain confidentiality and handle all matters discreetly
  • Provide consultation, support, response to faculty and staff
  • Intervene and connect students with resources; take other necessary measures to address concerns
  • Coordinate follow-up. Ensure that services and resources are deployed effectively.

The Behavioral Intervention Team process does not replace faculty classroom management, disciplinary processes, and/or College Security responses to incidents.

Who are members of the BIT

  • Arely Castaneda, Interim Counselor/Coordinator Veterans Services
  • Louis Crainer, Security Supervisor
  • George Lopez, Supervisor, Operations & Maintenance
  • Mark Matsui, Director, DSP&S
  • Shaina Phillips, Director, Student Life & Leadership
  • Dr. Denna Sanchez, Psychologist
  • Loy Nashua, Executive Dean of Student Affairs

What to Report to the BIT

In general, any behavior that disrupts the mission or learning environment of the college or causes concern for a student’s well-being:

  • Concerns about a student’s well-being
  • Distressed or disturbed behavior
  • Unusual occurrences
  • Anything that makes you feel uncomfortable; something doesn’t seem right

How to Report to the BIT

  • Inform your Dean or immediate supervisor, or
  • Contact BIT by email at BIT@riohondo.edu

Potential Outcomes

The BIT may:

  • Assist faculty or staff in developing a plan of action
  • Refer student to existing on-campus support resources
  • Refer student to appropriate community resources
  • Recommend no action, pending further observation/monitoring
  • Make recommendations consistent with college policies and procedures

Assisting and Managing Challenging Students – brochure

Helping Students in Distress – A Guide for Faculty & Staff

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