# Restoring Safety: A Holistic Approach to Threat Assessment

By theresa.sullivan · Published 2025-05-20 · Updated 2026-05-19 · Education Technology on MarketScale
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> School Safety Today podcast, presented by Raptor Technologies. In this episode of School Safety Today by Raptor Technologies, host Dr. Amy Grosso speaks with Ray Fuller about how threat assessment can be deeply rooted in empathy, structure, and restorative practices. Fuller shares his journey from educator to districtwide safety leader, offering a look into…

## Key points

- Empathy-driven threat assessment focuses on root causes and restorative practices rather than punishment.
- Strong relationships with campus leaders and rapid response are critical to effective collaboration in safety management.
- Student accountability is a necessary component of a restorative and sustainable threat assessment process.

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***School Safety Today* podcast, presented by Raptor Technologies.**

In this episode of [*School Safety Today*](https://marketscale.com/shows/raptor-technologies/) by [Raptor Technologies](https://raptortech.com/), host [Dr. Amy Grosso](https://www.linkedin.com/in/amybigbeegrosso/) speaks with Ray Fuller about how threat assessment can be deeply rooted in empathy, structure, and restorative practices. Fuller shares his journey from educator to districtwide safety leader, offering a look into how his team approaches student behavior, mental health, and long-term well-being through a proactive lens. Emphasizing the importance of building trust, accountability, and individualized care, Fuller provides practical advice for managing student threats with compassion.

KEY POINTS:

- Empathy-driven threat assessment addresses root causes and prioritizes restorative practices.
- Building strong relationships with campus leaders and responding quickly are key to effective collaboration.
- Holding students accountable for their behavior is essential to building a restorative threat assessment process.

Our guest, Ray Fuller serves as the Coordinator of Threat Assessment and Safety at [Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District](https://www.hebisd.edu/) in Texas. Driven by a deep commitment to student well-being, he emphasizes fostering support rather than focusing on punitive measures. Prior to this role, Ray was the principal of the Secondary DAEP campus, where he dedicated his efforts to implementing restorative practices. Ray has also been an assistant principal and teacher.

Tags: Coordinator of Threat Assessment and Safety, Dr. Amy Grosso, holistic student behavior management, Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District, Raptor Technologies, Ray Fuller, restorative practices in education, School threat assessment strategies, student mental health and safety

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