Educators from Atikokan will be among participants at a threat assessment training session in Atikokan Wednesday.
Mark Allen of the Canadian Centre for Threat Assessment and Trauma Response is providing the training and says it's about prevention and keeping schools and communities safe.
"It's about addressing that issue," says Allen, "understanding that while it's rare and that our schools are still very safe here in Ontario, that it's just something that does happen occasionally and a lot can be done to prevent these things if we're looking at the right aspects and working together."
While mostly educators are involved, Allan says the sessions can also be valuable tools in stemming workplace violence.
