The AI Threat Assessment Tool is a web-based platform developed to make professional-grade threat assessments accessible to both experts and the general public.

AI Threat Assessment Tool - Risk Rater

Law
5 min read
June 25, 2025
OpenAI API
PostgreSQL
Next.js
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Client and The Problem

Richard and security professionals work with organizations and individuals who need professional threat assessment capabilities but lack access to specialized expertise. In today's safety-conscious environment, many face challenges in evaluating potential threats, understanding risk indicators, and implementing appropriate protective measures. They struggle with complex threat assessment methodologies, expensive professional consultations, and the inability to quickly assess concerning behaviors or situations. The AI Threat Assessment Tool provides essential evaluation capabilities to help these users not only identify potential risks but also respond appropriately by leveraging evidence-based threat assessment principles and proven violence prevention techniques. By addressing these critical safety gaps, the tool empowers users to make informed decisions about threat levels and take proactive steps to prevent violence escalation.

Solution

They approached us to build their flagship offering, the AI Chatbot Threat Assessment Tool, which combines professional-grade threat evaluation methodology with an accessible user interface to democratize safety assessment capabilities. The tool is designed to provide standardized risk evaluation tailored to each situation's unique characteristics, ensuring users can navigate complex threat scenarios with confidence. By leveraging weighted scoring algorithms and comprehensive question sets covering multiple threat categories, users gain access to professional-level insights that empower them to make informed safety decisions, understand risk levels, and implement appropriate protective measures. This comprehensive support not only helps users establish proper threat awareness but also drives proactive safety outcomes, enabling them to protect themselves and others in potentially dangerous situations.

Results

The platform is to help users assess and interpret crucial threat indicators and behavioral patterns.

A few of the features we built included:

  • Comprehensive threat assessment questionnaire (35-45 questions)
  • Multi-category risk evaluation (All Threats of Violence, Intimate Partner Violence, Self Harm/Suicidal Ideations, Conflict Resolution)
  • Weighted scoring algorithm with Low/Medium/High/Critical risk classifications
  • Automated one-page report generation with specific recommendations
  • Professional consultation referral system

Timeline

3 weeks for MVP delivery (with optional 4th and 5th week for testing and refinement)