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Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Yahoo
Program helping Colorado students stay safe in school, report shows
DENVER (KDVR) — A violence intervention and prevention program for students appears to be making a difference in Colorado schools. The program, called Safe2Tell, allows students to anonymously report threats to their own and others' safety, according to the Colorado Attorney General's Office, which revealed in a report released Tuesday that a total of 3,117 reports were made in April 2025. DougCo teacher arrested on child sex assault charges 'Colorado students are stepping up for each other,' said Attorney General Phil Weiser, in a statement. 'They are speaking out when they see something troubling, and they are doing it with purpose and responsibility. Each report gives schools and families a chance to intervene before someone gets hurt.' The amount of April reports was a 12.8% increase compared to March, the attorney general's office said, with the most frequently reported concerns involving school safety, bullying, mental health, substance use, and abuse and exploitation. The attorney general's office singled out several examples of how Safe2Tell was used to keep students safe last month, including to intervene against an individual who made 'disturbing comments' about using drugs to manipulate peers. D49 school district in El Paso County bans transgender student athletes In another instance, the attorney general's office said a report was submitted about a student who had posted videos of themselves drinking and vaping at school. The student has since been placed on a safety plan, following an investigation by school officials. Safe2Tell says the program is on track to receive more than 30,000 reports by the end of the 2024-2025 school year. 'Our students are watching out for their friends, classmates, and schools,' said Safe2Tell Director Stacey Jenkins, in a statement. False reports, meanwhile, continue to represent only a 'small share' of reports, according to the attorney general's office, which said only 2.2% have been determined to be false so far this school year. Denver dog walker warns of scam on popular dog walking app The attorney general's office noted Safe2Tell is not an emergency response nor a mental health counseling service provider, but rather a pathway for students to distribute anonymous reports to local law enforcement and school officials, as required by law. Colorado students who would like to make an anonymous report through Safe2Tell can do so at any time by visiting the program's website, using its mobile app, texting S2TCO to 738477 or calling 1-877-542-7233. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-02-2025
- Yahoo
Safe2Tell implements new monthly reporting method as reports continue to rise
DENVER (KDVR) — The Colorado Attorney General's Office is introducing a new monthly reporting method for its Safe2Tell program that will create new categories to account for all reports. In a release Tuesday, the AG's office said the new reporting method would increase transparency and shed light on 'the wide-ranging issues Colorado students face.' Teen shot and killed in Commerce City, juvenile arrested Safe2Tell is an anonymous school violence intervention and prevention program that allows students and staff to provide anonymous reports about incidents that impact schools and students. In January, the AG's office said Safe2Tell reports rose 23% during the fall semester with the highest number of reports relating to suicide. 'This update ensures we are capturing a more complete picture of the data while making it easier to identify patterns that impact student safety,' said Safe2Tell Director Stacey Jenkins in a release. 'By refining how we analyze reports, we can better support schools, law enforcement, and mental health professionals in addressing student needs and preventing crises before they escalate.' There were also more reports submitted in January 2025 compared to 2024 — about 155 more. So far during the 2024-25, only one month, November, had fewer reports compared to the year before. The AG's office said it introduced a method in January that groups 52 types of reports into 10 broader categories. The AG's office is also updating and increasing the information included in monthly reports. 2 injured in RTD station shooting, assault; multiple suspects at large 'Safe2Tell continues to be an invaluable resource for Colorado students to report concerns and help keep their schools safe,' said Attorney General Phil Weiser in a release. 'The latest data shows that students and community members remain engaged in creating safe and supportive learning environments. The introduction of new data categorization will further enhance our ability to recognize and respond to trends, ensuring that resources are directed where they are needed most.' The report shows that in January, the following categories had the highest percentage total of the 2,542 reports made: School safety – 532 reports, or 20.9% Bullying and harassment – 416 reports, or 16.4% Mental health – 388 reports, or 15.3% Substance use – 318 reports, or 12.5% The state program also noted that in January it received reports of abuse and exploitation (224 reports or 8.8% of total reports in January), community safety (157 or 6.2%), violence (112 or 4.4%), theft and property crime (13 or 0.5%) and other safety concerns (159 or 6.3%). 'Duplicate reports, which reflect a healthy reporting culture, accounted for 8.7% of submissions,' the AG's office said in a release. Flu activity in US now highest in 15 years: Colorado among 'very high' regions The AG's office also pointed out two notable reports in its release, one of which involved a report of gangs that were targeting other students. The report was investigated by school teams, and the students' parents were contacted, disciplinary measures were implemented and the students are now monitored by staff. Another report said a student was selling marijuana on school grounds. The student's vehicle was searched, and school officials notified the student's parents and a citation was issued. Reports can be made to or by texting S2TCo to 738477 or through the Safe2Tell mobile app. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
