As the 2023-2024 school year concludes, Safe2Tell experienced a notable increase in report volume, with a more than 25% rise compared to the previous year. The July monthly report, released today, shows a total of 28,218 reports for the school year, marking the highest number in Safe2Tell’s history.
“Colorado’s students and communities have demonstrated constant vigilance, as evidenced by the substantial increase in Safe2Tell reports that the program received this school year,” said Attorney General Phil Weiser. “It’s never been harder to be a young person, and we must remain committed to our children’s safety, mental health, and wellbeing.”
In July alone, Safe2Tell received 738 reports, reflecting a 17.5% increase from June and a 50% rise over July 2023. The most common issues reported in July were suicide (130), cyberbullying (38), and welfare checks (36).
“This increase in reports reflects a collective commitment to creating a safer environment for every student,” explained Safe2Tell Director Stacey Jenkins. “We look forward to building on this progress in the upcoming school year.”
False reports constitute 3.7% of all submissions this year. These are defined as reports containing untrue information intended to harm or bully another person.
Safe2Tell’s anonymous reporting platform has played an essential role in safeguarding students’ safety:
A report was received about a student bullying another student based on their appearance. School teams notified the parents and will take disciplinary action while monitoring the situation when school resumes.
Another report highlighted a student using drugs and pressuring others to do the same. School teams are aware, and the dean and counselor will meet with the student when the fall semester begins.
Safe2Tell is designed as an intervention and prevention program allowing students to anonymously report threats to their own or others' safety. It is not an emergency response unit nor mental health counseling service provider but serves as an information pathway for distributing anonymous reports to local law enforcement and school officials as required by state law.
To make a report, individuals can call 1-877-542-7233 from anywhere at any time. Reports can also be made at Safe2Tell.org, by texting S2TCO to 738477 or through the Safe2Tell mobile app available on Apple App Store or Google Play.