Safe School Helpline Center
September 08, 2005
Students, parents, staff, administrators and community members can use the Safe School Helpline to report threats of violence, suicide and illegal activity that could harm children in our school. Your call is private, confidential and anonymous.
We have contracted for this service through Security Voice, an outside company with no ties to our school A toll-free number has been assigned for our school district. That number is 1-800-41VOICE ext. 359. When you dial this number from a touch-tone phone, you will be advised how to leave your information, and not to include your name or other facts that could identify you. Then, record your message.
Pleae report any facts, remarks or actions that could jeopardize the safety of our children, staff or school. Examples of harmful or threatening behavior might include:
- violence
- theft
- drug or alcohol abuse
- talk of suicide
- sexual harassment
- weapons
Security Voice will send a typed copy of your message to the school. The school will then investigate the report and determine how best to act on it. The toll-free number is available 24 hours a day, from a home, cell or pay phone.
When you leave a message, you are given a case number that is yours alone. Enter that same case number when updating your message or answering additional questions. If you want to know if any action has been taken, after three school days, call the toll-free number back and enter your case number when prompted. A recording will let you know your message was heard and may ask for more information. Your answers will be transcribed and sent to the school administration for further investigation. Administrative actions may sometimes be confidential, but your call is always important.
You may also use the Internet to report an incident. Log in at www.safeschoolhelpline.com and make your report. You e-mail address will not be shared with your school.
If you see a student who is very troubled, or you overhear remarks like, "I can't go on," please call to report it. The call will be routed to a Community Counseling and Crisis Center that provides a 24-hour crisis intervention service. Trained counselors are available 365 days per year to talk with persons seeking assistance in coping with suicidal thoughts, depression or feelings of loneliness and loss. Callers need only press "3" when prompted.
