{"id":30,"date":"2025-08-15T15:16:33","date_gmt":"2025-08-15T19:16:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/terrierscare\/?page_id=30"},"modified":"2025-10-30T09:20:05","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T13:20:05","slug":"mission","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/terrierscare\/mission\/","title":{"rendered":"Mission"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"LineBox SCXP10522727 BCX0\"><span class=\"EOP SCXP10522727 BCX0\">\u200b<span data-contrast=\"auto\">The purpose of Terriers CARE is to coordinate Boston University\u2019s efforts to identify, assess, and manage concerning behaviors, such as threats or acts of violence, that disrupt the safety, operations, or well-being of the university community, including students, faculty, staff, contractors, and visitors.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Mission Statement<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"LineBox SCXP10522727 BCX0\"><span data-usefontface=\"false\" data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun SCXP10522727 BCX0\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXP10522727 BCX0\">Terriers CARE at Boston University promotes a safe, supportive, and inclusive campus by <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"LineBox SCXP10522727 BCX0\"><span data-usefontface=\"false\" data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun SCXP10522727 BCX0\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXP10522727 BCX0\">identifying and addressing behaviors of concern involving students, faculty, staff, and <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"LineBox SCXP10522727 BCX0\"><span data-usefontface=\"false\" data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun SCXP10522727 BCX0\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXP10522727 BCX0\">visitors. We provide early intervention, resources, and guidance, while upholding the <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"LineBox SCXP10522727 BCX0\"><span data-usefontface=\"false\" data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun SCXP10522727 BCX0\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXP10522727 BCX0\">dignity of all individuals, to support well-being, safety, and success. Through collaboration <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"LineBox SCXP10522727 BCX0\"><span data-usefontface=\"false\" data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun SCXP10522727 BCX0\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXP10522727 BCX0\">and threat assessment, we help foster a culture of care, resilience, and proactive <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"LineBox SCXP10522727 BCX0\"><span data-usefontface=\"false\" data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun SCXP10522727 BCX0\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXP10522727 BCX0\">engagement across the BU community.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Concern \u2013 Assessment \u2013 Response \u2013 Education<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Concern<\/strong> \u2013 Identify and receive reports of concerning behavior or individuals in distress.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;469777462&quot;:[720,1440],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0,0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[0,8]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Assessment<\/strong> \u2013 Evaluate the nature and severity of the concern, including potential threats to self or others.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;469777462&quot;:[720,1080],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0,0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[0,8]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Response<\/strong> \u2013 Coordinate appropriate interventions, support services, and safety planning.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;469777462&quot;:[720,1080],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0,0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[0,8]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Education<\/strong> \u2013 Promote awareness, prevention strategies, and training to foster a caring and informed community.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;469777462&quot;:[720,1080],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0,0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[0,8]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u200bThe purpose of Terriers CARE is to coordinate Boston University\u2019s efforts to identify, assess, and manage concerning behaviors, such as threats or acts of violence, that disrupt the safety, operations, or well-being of the university community, including students, faculty, staff, contractors, and visitors.\u00a0 Mission Statement Terriers CARE at Boston University promotes a safe, supportive, and 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