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Safe 2 Tell Mission To ensure everybody has access to a safe and anonymous way to report any concerns to their safety or the safety of others, with a focus on early intervention and prevention through awareness and education Founded on idea that prevention and early intervention is the key to preventing violence and saving lives; The goal of Safe2Tell Colorado is to intervene at the earliest possible point in the life of a young person who is struggling, helping them when they need it, before the situation turns into a tragedy. Provides a tangible solution combining extensive research conducted by the US Secret Services Study on school shootings, a bystander study conducted by the US Dept. of Ed and recommendations from the Columbine Commission’s Report.

Safe 2 Tell goal The goal of Safe2Tell Colorado is to intervene at the earliest possible point in the life of a young person who is struggling, helping them when they need it, before the situation turns into a tragedy. Founded on idea that prevention and early intervention is the key to preventing violence and saving lives; The goal of Safe2Tell Colorado is to intervene at the earliest possible point in the life of a young person who is struggling, helping them when they need it, before the situation turns into a tragedy. Provides a tangible solution combining extensive research conducted by the US Secret Services Study on school shootings, a bystander study conducted by the US Dept. of Ed and recommendations from the Columbine Commission’s Report.

How does it work? MAKE A REPORT! Call (877) 542-7233 Web Reports (safe2tell.org) Mobile App (Apple Store and Google Play) Video here Trained communications professionals CO State Patrol; agency for investigation and follow-up Notifying us of the outcome Each tip requires feedback to CSP, addressing outcome of investigation

Is there an app for that? With parent permission… Mobile App (Apple Store and Google Play) Click here to open a browser window to play the App video Or go to next slide to use embedded one… Trained communications professionals CO State Patrol; agency for investigation and follow-up Notifying us of the outcome Each tip requires feedback to CSP, addressing outcome of investigation

Safe 2 tell Mobile App Video

How does PSD Respond? When a tip is received, Mrs. Stires, Mr. Mac, Mr. Thomson and Officer Boyd collaborate on necessary interventions and appropriate responses Intervention and responses may include: Counselors Parents More police investigation Home visitation *It all depends on what type (and when) a tip is received… The interventions and response depend on what type of tip is received.

Refer to handout; click on link http://safe2tell.org/content/student-lounge

What is the best method of reporting? Use Safe 2 Tell OR . Go tell a trusted adult Continue to stress that the best method of reporting is for a student to go to a trusted adult. Students must learn the importance of taking every threat seriously and reporting in a way that keeps them safe. Why it is important, how it works, that it is anonymous, keeps everyone safe It will take more that posters and materials. Does it really matter how? The point is that you tell somebody!

Here are examples of some of the free resources available online Here are examples of some of the free resources available online. This is a work in progress and we continue to collaborate across departments and schools to find ways to communicate and educate our staff, students and community.