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NYSAC News Magazine: When Prevention Is Everyone's Job The Role of Directors of Community Services in Threat Assessment and Management Teams

The Summer 2026 issue of NYSAC News features an article by Genesee County DCS Lynda Battaglia and Oneida County DCS Ashlee Thompson highlighting the critical role Directors of Community Services play in Threat Assessment and Management (TAM) teams across New York. 

The article showcases how counties are partnering across systems to identify and intervene early, strengthen community safety, and connect individuals with appropriate behavioral health supports before situations escalate.