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Foreign Student Claims Discrimination; Weapons-Seeking Behavior

The Facts

Foreign student has a grievance with the school related to a 'no-contact order' with an individual he served with on a school committee.  He claims to have been singled out and discriminated against. He thinks there is a conspiracy theory against him that led to being banned from many activities on campus.  He made an inquiry to campus police regarding the weapons policy.

Our Response

The insured received the following services: Guidance related to threat assessment. Retention of a forensic psychologist to review the student's behavior/course of conduct. Recommendations related to requiring student to submit to assessment. Discussion on the consequences which could lead to visa withdrawal and notification of state department. Communications and messaging support. Coordination with campus police. Social media research.

The Value

The value the insured received included:

  • Leadership assistance with threat assessment as well as actions to take going forward related to the student
  • Guidance on go-forward policies related to weapons