July brings record school year reports for Safe2Tell

(COLORADO) — At the end of the 2023-2024 school year, Safe2Tell saw a surge in report volume with an increase of more than 25% compared to the previous year and reached a record of reports for the school year.

According to Safe2Tell, the July report revealed the total reports for the 2023-2024 school year reached 28,218, the highest in Safe2Tell’s history. In July Safe2Tell received 738 reports, a 50% rise over July 2023.

“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.”

Safe2Tell said the most common reports in July were suicide (130), cyberbullying (38), and welfare checks (36).

Safe2Tell highlighted two stories where it said reports played a crucial role in protecting 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, 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 started as a non-profit in 2004 before being incorporated into the Colorado Office of the Attorney General in 2014. Reports can be made to Safe2Tell at 1-(877) 542-7233, at Safe2Tell.org, by texting S2TCO to 738477, or through the Safe2Tell mobile app.

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