Talking BITs: Updates to the NABITA Risk Rubric
June 27, 2025 | 2:00pm - 3:15pm ET
** This Event is Open to the Public! **
Faculty:
Tim Cason, M.Ed. Senior Consultant, TNG; Vice President, NABITA
Aaron L. Austin, Ed.D., M.Ed., Consultant, TNG
Join us for a dynamic discussion on the fourth revision of the NABITA Risk Rubric, the most widely used structured decision-making tool for Behavioral Intervention Teams (BITs) and CARE teams across the country. Since its creation in 2009, the rubric has guided practitioners in assessing and responding to concerning behaviors through a consistent, research-informed framework. This latest update, its first since 2019, retains the rubric’s user-friendly format while enhancing the clarity and specificity of its risk level descriptors. We’ll explore what’s changed, why it matters, and how the new version improves precision, efficiency, and consistency in team decision-making. Whether you're a long-time user or new to the tool, this conversation will help you integrate the updated rubric into your team's efforts to support individuals and prevent harm.