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“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” - Martin Luther King, Jr. Why We Are Making it Safe2Tell …. April 20, 1999 15 Dead 23 Wounded. Secret Service Safe School Initiative Threat Assessment Study:. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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““Our lives begin to end the day we become Our lives begin to end the day we become silentsilent about things that matter.” about things that matter.”

- Martin Luther King, Jr- Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Why We Are Making it Safe2Tell …Why We Are Making it Safe2Tell …

April 20, 199915 Dead

23 Wounded

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Secret Service Safe School Secret Service Safe School Initiative Threat Assessment Initiative Threat Assessment

Study:Study:In 81% of violent incidents in U.S. schools, someone other

than the attacker knew it was going to happen but failed to

report it.“As part of its protective responsibilities, the United States Secret Service has long held the view that the best protective strategy is prevention.”

– www.secretservice.gov

“As part of its protective responsibilities, the United States Secret Service has long held the view that the best protective strategy is prevention.”

– www.secretservice.gov

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How Safe2Tell Works

• Students call 1-877-542-SAFE or use safe2tell.org

•NO CALLER I.D.

•NO CALL TRACING OR RECORDING

•NO VOICEMAIL OR ANSWERING MACHINE

• Calls answered 24/7 at Colorado State Patrol

Communications Center

• ANONYMITY preserved by state law and operational

safeguards

• Reports are forwarded to schools, law enforcement or

both

• All valid reports are investigated

• Outcomes tracked by Safe2Tell

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Safe2tell is a Colorado Safe2tell is a Colorado LawLaw

•To protect the caller, no caller ID, no testimony

•Protects the caller from retaliation, isolation

•Serves as an open line of communication

•Allows for earlier intervention and prevention

•Fosters safe learning environment

•Saves investigative hours

•Serves as a deterrent

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Students Know ….Students Know ….Who is stealing

Who has drugs

Who is carrying weapons

Who is threatening suicide

About fights and bullying

About parties with alcohol and drugs

“Students have the best information of what is happening in their schools and in their community. Safe2Tell provides a safe way for kids

to pass on this information to adults who can make a difference.”

Ken Salazar, United States Senator

“Students have the best information of what is happening in their schools and in their community. Safe2Tell provides a safe way for kids

to pass on this information to adults who can make a difference.”

Ken Salazar, United States Senator

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Why We Don’t Tell ….Why We Don’t Tell ….

• Fear of retaliation

• Fear of social isolation

• Peer pressure to remain silent

• Fear of being labeled a “snitch”

• “Code of Silence” is the norm

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Cyber BullyingCyber Bullying

Lori Drew, left, is accused of taunting Megan Meier (center) to the point where she committed suicide. Megan's mother Tina, is pictured right. (AP PHOTO)

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““Delete or Report it.Delete or Report it. Never Forward or Show Never Forward or Show it”it”

Electronic messages that contain any nude, Electronic messages that contain any nude, semi-nude, erotic or suggestive materialsemi-nude, erotic or suggestive material

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Cyber Bullying Escalates …..Cyber Bullying Escalates …..Girls Record Brutal Attack On Teen To Allegedly Post On “YouTube”

Once you send something out

on the internet, you can never get it back

Once you send something out

on the internet, you can never get it back

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INTERNET SAFETYINTERNET SAFETY

Chat RoomsChat Rooms Text Message ChatsText Message Chats Personal Web Pages Personal Web Pages Cell Phone Pics & Videos on You TubeCell Phone Pics & Videos on You Tube Digital Devices as Media OutletsDigital Devices as Media Outlets

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The Ryan Halligan StoryThe Ryan Halligan Story

www.ryanpatrickhalligan.org

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Youth Suicide StatisticsYouth Suicide Statistics

• Nationally, suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among college students and the 3rd leading cause of death among all youth 15–24 years old.

• In Colorado, suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among youth ages 10-24.

• In the U.S., 15 % of high school students report having seriously considered suicide during the previous 12 months.

• Four out of five teens who attempt suicide have given clear warnings.

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SUICIDE WARNING SIGNS• Abrupt changes in personality

• Giving away possessions

• Previous suicide attempt

• Use of drugs and/or alcohol

• Change in eating patterns

• Change in sleeping patterns

• Unwillingness or inability to communicate

• Depression

• Extreme or extended boredom

• Accident prone (carelessness)

• Unusual sadness, discouragement &

loneliness

• Talk of wanting to die

• Neglect of academic work or personal

appearance

• Family disruptions - divorce, trauma, losing

loved one

• Running away from home or truancy from

school

• Rebelliousness - reckless behavior

• Withdrawal from people/activities they love

• Confusion - Inability to concentrate

• Chronic Pain, Panic or Anxiety

• Perfectionism

• Restlessness

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Safe2Tell StatisticSafe2Tell Statistic::

170 Suicides Prevented170 Suicides Prevented

““It is only the betrayal of a friend NOT to tell It is only the betrayal of a friend NOT to tell

when someone needs help”when someone needs help”

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Attackers make plansAttackers make plans

Attackers talk about their plansAttackers talk about their plans

There is no consistent, reliable profileThere is no consistent, reliable profile

Attackers have easy access to gunsAttackers have easy access to guns

School staff are often the first respondersSchool staff are often the first responders

Attackers are often encouraged by othersAttackers are often encouraged by others

Bullying is often a factorBullying is often a factor

Warning signs of problem behaviors are commonWarning signs of problem behaviors are common

Shooters are frequently suicidalShooters are frequently suicidal

“Threats in school

should be treated like

the word “bomb” in an

airport: take every

threat seriously.”

Shooter Shooter Warning Warning

SignsSigns

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Secret Service By-Stander Secret Service By-Stander StudyStudy

“Some bystanders disbelieved that the attacks would occur and thus did not report them.”

A number of bystanders reported not disclosing information related to the threat to a

responsible adult because they did not believe the event would ever occur.

•The student made the threat or voiced the plan repeatedly and over a long period of time,

had been engaged in what might be considered attention-seeking behaviors, and had made

peculiar comments.

•The described threat seemed unbelievable because it was so extreme. In one case, a

bystander who had overheard some of the conspirators discussing their plans in great detail

“didn’t think anything of it . . . [didn’t] think they would really do it” and therefore the

bystander did not tell anyone.

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Secret Service By-Stander Secret Service By-Stander StudyStudy

“Some bystanders disbelieved that the attacks would occur and thus did not report them.”

•The student’s tone when making the threat did not seem serious or it was thought he was

joking. For instance, bystanders made comments such as “he kept eating his pizza while

discussing the event” and “he’d say it violently but then laugh about it.”

•The threats or statements were overt, repetitive, and/or clearly overheard by school

personnel. This led the students to mistakenly believe that the threateners (and therefore

the threats) were not serious.

Bystanders often misjudged the likelihood and immediacy of the planned attack.

•Bystanders reported that often they did not come forward with information related to the

potential attack because they felt they had more time to decide on an appropriate action.

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Telling is NOT SnitchingTelling is NOT Snitching

““Silence doesn’t save a life … Silence doesn’t save a life …

breaking the code of silence just might”breaking the code of silence just might”

TELL SOMEONE

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Dating Violence & StalkingDating Violence & StalkingColorado Springs GazetteNovember 2007

“Michael didn't know the girl in his car. He was just helping out a friend who didn't have a car.

Less than half an hour after picking up Tiffany at Doherty High School, Fisher was dead, shot by her ex-boyfriend.”

Wasson/Doherty Tragedy 2007

2 Dead, 2 Injured

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Risk BehaviorsRisk Behaviors

• Car Surfing• Huffing• “Pharming”• Choking Game• Cutting• Fight Clubs• Street Racing

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Find Your Power WithinFind Your Power Within

Make Decisions & ChoicesMake Decisions & ChoicesFrom the Inside/OutFrom the Inside/Out

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What the Research Says What the Research Says About Safe Schools, About Safe Schools, Health and Academic Health and Academic

PerformancePerformance

When students feel safe at school: – They have better physical health– They are less likely to drop-out of school– They have higher test scores– They have better overall grade point

averagesCSPV 2006 (Controlling for grade in school, race, ethnic composition, % subsidized meals,

average parent education, % ESL students)

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How YOU Can Make a Difference:How YOU Can Make a Difference:

Raise awareness by telling other students Raise awareness by telling other students

Educate your family about Safe2TellEducate your family about Safe2Tell

Add 877-542-SAFE to your cell phoneAdd 877-542-SAFE to your cell phone

Link safe2tell.org to your web page or blogLink safe2tell.org to your web page or blog

When a dangerous or threatening situationWhen a dangerous or threatening situation

arises … MAKE THE CALLarises … MAKE THE CALL

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Please Contact For More Information

[email protected]

www.safe2tell.org

719.520.7435