Matthew B. possesses extensive experience in mental health supervision and crisis intervention, currently serving as a Certified Threat Manager at The Association of Threat Assessment Professionals since September 2016 and as a Mental Health Clinical Supervisor at the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health since February 2007. Matthew's background includes field crisis response for individuals detained by the LAPD, providing training to law enforcement agencies, and facilitating mental health discussions on various disorders. Previous roles include clinical case management at Norwalk Metropolitan State Hospital, conducting mental health assessments at Prototypes, and managing programs at Hope House For The Multiple-Handicapped, Inc. Matthew holds a Master's Degree in Clinical/Medical Social Work from California State University, Long Beach.
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Association of Threat Assessment Professionals
The Association of Threat Assessment Professionals (ATAP) was founded in 1992 as a non-profit organization comprised of law enforcement, prosecutors, mental health professionals, corporate security experts, probation and parole personnel and others involved in the area of threat and violence risk assessment. The purpose of ATAP is to afford its members a professional and educational environment to exchange ideas and strategies to address such issues as stalking, threats, and homeland security. The primary focus of this organization is to provide the necessary knowledge, tools, and support to better prepare our membership to handle these types of situations. Our commitment is to expertly address these issues through seminars and training and networking with other professionals working in this field.