Behavior Intervention Team

JCC's Behavior Intervention Team

The JCC Behavior Intervention Team (BIT) is led by the vice president of Student Affairs, and consists of JCC 教师, 工作人员, and administrators in the areas of counseling, 校园安全/第九条, 居住生活, 学生的行为, 和健康/健康. Members of the BIT are experienced in managing health, 行为, and safety aspects of the college experience and therefore are able to spot patterns and arrange early intervention services as they evaluate 行为s. The team meets to discuss mental health concerns, 行为问题, and other incidents occurring on campus. The BIT will then plan and implement intervention strategies to address the reported 行为s/concerns and support the student through a variety of means, including referrals to resources as needed.  

The team is a resource for JCC 教师 and 工作人员 to report students of concern. Its intent is to provide early support and intervention to students, but not to stigmatize them or enable profiling. 除了, it is meant to assist students to receive needed accommodations and referrals, assist with academic stressors, and increase and enhance opportunities for student success.

In cases where the Student Code of Conduct is not violated, but the 行为 may evoke alarm or concern among involved persons, the Behavior Intervention Team is the best reporting mechanism. The team creates an approach that integrates information among offices and takes advantage of the strengths and valuable services that various departments provide.

What you can do to support BIT

You are BIT's best resource because you may be familiar to the student.

BIT转介表格

If you are comfortable doing so, tell the student that you are concerned and ask if they are ok. 在很多情况下, students will indicate that they could use some help and you can refer them to JCC's 咨询 and 职业中心 on the Cattaraugus County Campus 716.376.詹姆斯敦校区7508.338.1007, or North County Center 716.363.6527.

  • Mental health concerns and crises
  • Erratic 行为 (including online activities) that can disrupt the mission and/or normal proceedings of college students, 教师, 工作人员, 或其他
  • Behavior that is not understood but is concerning or disturbing to others
  • Alcohol and drug use/abuse
  • 有自伤行为
  • Suicide ideation or attempt
  • A sudden change in student 行为 (more emotional than normal, disengaged/withdrawn in class, increased anger/frustration)
  • A student indicates that they have been struggling with their mental/emotional health
  • A student says they have been thinking about hurting themself/suicide
  • A student appears to be under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol
  • A student displays other odd or concerning 行为s

What do I do if I know a student who may need to be referred to the BIT process?

A referral may be initiated by contacting any member of the BIT. 完成一个 BIT转介表格. Please identify the student, the presenting issues, and any available documentation. The BIT may request the complainant attend a meeting or consult via phone. If you feel there is an immediate threat, call 911. You will be asked for basic information about the student, how to contact you (in case the BIT team has follow-up questions) and for a description of the incident or 行为s that prompted the referral.

What happens after I make the referral?

BIT team members evaluate the information and make a decision about whether the student should be assessed/interviewed. Reporting is the most critical step.

What happens to the student in the BIT process?

BIT provides students with confidential, 尊重, 积极的支持, while offering resources and balancing the educational needs of students with the mission of JCC.

How do I know if a concerning 行为 is a BIT issue, or is more appropriately handled by other campus resources?

You do not have to make this determination. The most critical step is that you report the concerning 行为 by submitting a BIT转介表格 发给BIT成员.