Student Safety Resource

Safe2Say Something

The Problem

Each year in schools and communities across the United States, there are millions of youth who hurt themselves or others through verbal, physical and digital means. These behaviors can cause youth to experience emotional trauma and physical injury, mental health or wellness issues, stress, anxiety, and/or feelings of being unsafe. Too often the outcome results in self-harm, suicide or homicide.

What is Safe2Say Something?

Safe2Say Something is a youth violence prevention program run by the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General. The program teaches youth and adults how to recognize warning signs and signals, especially within social media, from individuals who may be a threat to themselves or others and to “say something” BEFORE it is too late. With Safe2Say Something, it’s easy and confidential to report safety concerns to help prevent violence and tragedies.

Here’s how it works:

• Students submit an anonymous tip report through the Safe2SaySomething system
• Crisis center reviews, assesses and processes all submissions
• Crisis center sends all submissions to school administration and their 3-5 member team and/or law enforcement for intervention
• If needed, crisis center may contact tipster anonymously through the app

The 3-5 member teams are per district. They will represent and manage all tips for all schools within a district. All public, charter, and private schools are required to participate in and will be supported by this state-mandated program.

What types of things should Students report?

If it makes them uncomfortable, submit a tip. It will be up to your school to determine what the next steps are. Do they think someone is going to harm themselves? Did they see something scary that concerns them online? Submit this kind of thing.

How to Submit a Tip

Phone 1-844-SAF2SAY (723-2729)

Download the Safe2Say App (link)

Visit the website (link)

Source: Safe2Saypa.org