This nonprofit offers an anonymous way for students, parents, school staff and community members to report concerns regarding their safety or the safety of others.
As a direct outcome of the Columbine Commission’s Report, the Safe2Tell Initiative was created to implement a critical recommendation: To provide an anonymous venue for parents, students, teachers, school administrators, and law enforcement to share information.
Research shows that in 81% of violent incidents in U.S. schools, someone other than the attacker knew it was going to happen but failed to report it [1].
Typically, the information goes unreported because of fear of being a ‘snitch’ or that the attacker will then target the informant, thereby creating a ‘code of silence’.
To penetrate this code of silence, Safe2Tell Colorado initially was founded as a 501c3 non-profit organization, incorporated to develop a statewide anonymous reporting tool available 24-hours a day to accept reports whenever a Colorado youth or concerned adult perceived a threat to their safety or the safety of others.
The organization offers training and presentations for students and school staff regarding the Safe2Tell model and how to impact the community by keeping schools and students safe through prevention and intervention.
Resources for elementary schools are available on their site, such as this video
Along with other printable materials.
Anonymity is key to the success of the Safe2Tell Colorado model.
Both state law and the procedures established by Safe2Tell Colorado guaranteed the anonymity of every reporter (and still do today).
Safe2Tell also works closely with law enforcement as they rely on emergency responders to respond to critical, life-saving tips.
Address: 1300 Broadway, 6th Floor Denver, CO 80203
Contact Information: 720-508-6800
info@safe2tell.org
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