Safe2Say Something
Act 44, which was signed into law in 2018, mandates the use of
the “Safe2Say Something” 24/7 anonymous tip line by every Pennsylvania school entity. This program teaches students, teachers, and administrators how to recognize the warning signs and signals, especially on social media, of individuals who may be a threat to themselves or to others and to say something to a trusted adult or use the anonymous reporting system.
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 Safe2Say Something Office of the Attorney General 24/7 Crisis Center, mobile app, or website
- Respond to and manage the submitted tip via school-based, multi-disciplinary educator and administrator teams
When an anonymous tip is submitted through the Safe2Say Something system, it is received and reviewed by the Office of the Attorney General’s Crisis Center. The anonymous tip is then forwarded to school administrators and law enforcement as necessary.
Additional resources on this page can provide families with more information about this important program. As always, if you have questions, please feel free to contact a school principal.
