Los Angeles Harbor College Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT)

The Behavioral Intervention Team was created to serve as a central network for the behavioral situations which raise concerns for the safety of the students or others. The multidisciplinary team focuses on intervening in situations involving students who are experiencing distress or engaging in harmful or disruptive behavior. Early and prescriptive intervention is key to preventing the occurrence of a major crisis.

Mission

The of the Behavioral Intervention Team is to coordinate the access of support services of Los Angeles Harbor College in order to assist persons who have reportedly displayed troublesome or concerning behaviors on campus to increase student success and campus safety.

Purpose

The purpose of a Behavioral Intervention Team is to serve as a central network for the behavior situations which raise concerns for the safety of students or others. The multidisciplinary team focuses on intervening in situations involving students who are experiencing distress or engaging in harmful or disruptive behavior. Early and prescriptive intervention is the key to preventing the occurrence of a major crisis.

What Should You Report?

And many other behaviors that are disruptive to the learning environment or pose harm to students or others

Assess the Risk

Mild: Disruptive or concerning behavior. Student may or may not show signs of distress. No threat made or present
Moderate: More involved or repeated disruption. Behavior more concerning. Likely distressed or low-level disturbance.
Elevated or Severe: Seriously disruptive incident.

If there is a threat of harm to themselves or others, Call Sheriff’s Office (310) 233-4600 immediately.