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Safe2Say Something!!!
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Friday, February 08, 2019
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On February 8th, there was a presentation by the Wyoming Area Administration about a new statewide initiative called Safe2SaySomething.

Following the presentation, there was an opportunity for students to submit questions through Google Forms. Listed below are the questions and responses from the submissions from the students. 

 

Safe2Say Something - Presentation Questions & Responses


Safe2Say Something (PowerPoint Presentation)

 

Dear Wyoming Area Families:

 

As a school system, we are committed to creating and sustaining a comprehensive, coordinated effort to improve the overall safety and well-being of our students, educators and administrators.

 

To do this, we believe this must involve community-wide programs and initiatives involving parents, teachers, administrators, local law enforcement, mental health & wellness professionals and elected officials to take meaningful action to protect our students.

 

Today, I am happy to announce the launch of the “Safe2Say Something (S2SS) anonymous reporting system. This program, which is mandated under PA state law / Act 44, teaches students, teachers, and administrators how to recognize warning signs and signals, especially within social media, of individuals who may be a threat to themselves or others and Say Something to a trusted adult OR use its anonymous reporting system. Specifically, the program educates participants to:

 

Recognize the signs and signals of at-risk behaviors – especially within social media

Take every sign and signal seriously; act quickly to get help by talking to a trusted adult OR

Report it anonymously through the S2SS Office of the Attorney General 24/7 Crisis Center, mobile app, or website

Respond to and manage the submitted tip via a school-based multi-disciplinary educator and administrator teams

 

Our students often are aware of the problems their peers are facing, so we must empower them to know the danger signs and give them the tools to help each other with the assistance of trained and caring adults. As you know, most conversations are taking place on social media, therefore it is critical that we teach our students to be looking out for one another as these digital conversations are taking place. S2SS teaches them what to look for in text, video and photos while empowering them to act quickly to help a fellow student.

 

The S2SS program is being provided through Sandy Hook Promise (SHP), a nation-wide non-profit organization. SHP’s programs are in 50 states – with 10,000+ schools and over 5.5 million students

and adults trained. They have a track record, reputation, and knowledge of how to work effectively with kids, parents, and teachers to improve school safety and culture.  The program is age-appropriate and research-based. They also have funding to provide and sustain the program at NO COST to our school (and all schools statewide).

 

We anticipate that S2SS will help stop school shootings, suicides, and gun threats; it will help reduce bullying and cyberbullying; help intervene upon cutting, drug use, racial conflicts, and other violent and victimization acts.

 

If you have questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call or email me directly.

 

Sincerely,

 

Janet M. Serino

Superintendent