The Future of Threat Assessment - The Targeted Violence Podcast - Episode 10

In this episode of the Targeted Violence Podcast, I step back from the usual focus on cases to reflect on the future of the threat assessment and management profession.Drawing on insights from my recent keynote presentation in Canada, I explore the challenges that lie ahead for practitioners, academics, and organisations working to prevent targeted violence. As the landscape of violence continues to evolve, so too must the way we think, collaborate, and operate as a field.This episode examines:The balance between academic research and frontline practiceThe growing need for consistency and shared practice standardsThe risk of infighting, egos, and fragmentation within the professionThe danger of complacency as threat assessment becomes more establishedHow targeted violence is changing — and what that means for future preventionWhy unity is essential if we are to meet emerging challengesThis is a reflective and, at times, challenging conversation about where we are heading as an industry — and what we must do now to ensure threat assessment and management remains credible, effective, and fit for the future.