Safe2Tell reports lead to timely interventions as more than 3,000 concerns are submitted in November

Safe2Tell reports lead to timely interventions as more than 3,000 concerns are submitted in November

Dec. 9, 2025 (DENVER) - Early reporting through Safe2Tell prompted swift intervention in several serious situations last month, demonstrating how students and community members continue to use the program to protect one another and prevent harm. Among the 3,038 reports submitted in November were concerns related to home instability, student safety and potential violence, each requiring coordinated responses from schools, law enforcement, and community partners.

In one instance, a report about a student possibly experiencing abuse and food insecurity led to immediate involvement by school officials, law enforcement, and the Department of Human Services. The student is now receiving support from a school counselor as the matter continues to be investigated.

In another case, a report that a student brought a knife to school and threatened a peer resulted in prompt action by school staff. The student admitted to the behavior, parents were notified, disciplinary steps were taken, and the student is now working with a counselor.

"Safe2Tell is most effective when people act quickly on their concerns," said Attorney General Phil Weiser. "Colorado students continue to show courage by speaking up, and those choices allow adults to intervene before harm occurs. This program works because our communities believe in looking out for one another-whether that means recognizing a classmate in distress or reporting a situation that might escalate into something more serious. When people take that step, they help create safer, more supportive schools across our state."

Safe2Tell has received 12,013 reports so far in the 2025-26 school year. The most common reporting themes in November were mental health (15.9%), bullying (14.8%), school safety (14.7%), and substance use (10.2%). Duplicate reports remained frequent and often occurred alongside these more serious concerns, reflecting that multiple people notice the same issue and choose to speak up. False reports remain historically low at 1.4% for the school year, indicating the overwhelming majority of submissions represent genuine concerns or requests for assistance.

"We continue to see that when students notice something concerning, they are willing to speak up-often together," said Safe2Tell Director Stacey Scardino. "The fact that so many incidents are reported by multiple people underscores a shared commitment to protecting one another and ensuring no concern goes unseen."

A full breakdown of this month's data is available in the Safe2Tell November 2025 Monthly Report (PDF). Definitions for each reporting category can be found in the Safe2Tell Report Categorization Guide (PDF).

About Safe2Tell

Safe2Tell is a statewide violence intervention and prevention program that allows students and community members to anonymously report safety concerns. Safe2Tell is not an emergency response unit or a mental health service provider; it is an information pathway that delivers anonymous reports to local law enforcement and school officials as required by state law.

How to submit a report

Reports can be made 24/7 by calling 1-877-542-7233, visiting Safe2Tell.org, texting S2TCO to 738477, or using the Safe2Tell mobile app, available on the Apple App Store and Google Play.

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