Anonymous reports prevent harm, connect Colorado students to support in April Safe2Tell report
May 13, 2025 (DENVER) – A student’s disturbing comments about using drugs to manipulate peers led to swift intervention last month, thanks to an anonymous report submitted through Safe2Tell. This incident is one of 3,177 reports received in April 2025, reflecting a 12.8% increase compared to March, according to the monthly report released today by the Colorado Attorney General’s Office (PDF).
“Colorado students are stepping up for each other,” said Attorney General Phil Weiser. “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.”
In the reported case, a student disclosed intentions to engage in sexual activity with peers and described how they could use drugs to get other students to do what they wanted. School officials investigated the report, held a restorative conversation with the student, initiated a safety plan, notified the student’s parents, and imposed disciplinary action.
In April, the most frequently reported concerns were school safety (18.7%), bullying (17.7%), mental health (16.1%), substance use (11.2%), and abuse and exploitation (9.0%). False reports continue to represent a small share of submissions, with only 2.2% determined to be false so far this school year. To date, Safe2Tell has received 26,729 reports during the 2024–2025 school year.
“Our students are watching out for their friends, classmates, and schools,” said Safe2Tell Director Stacey Jenkins. “They are using Safe2Tell to report real concerns and make a difference. If this trend continues, we are on track to surpass 30,000 reports by the end of the school year. That would be a record-breaking milestone and a strong indication of students’ continued trust in the program.”
In another April example, someone submitted a report that a student had posted videos of themselves drinking and vaping at school. School officials investigated and confirmed the behavior occurred both on and off campus. The school conducted a welfare check, contacted the student’s parents, placed the student on a safety plan, and ensured the student will receive counseling services.
For the full breakdown of reports, see the Safe2Tell April 2025 Monthly Report (PDF). Definitions for each category are provided in the Safe2Tell Report Categorization Guide (PDF).
About Safe2Tell
Safe2Tell is a successful violence intervention and prevention program for students to anonymously report threats to their own and others’ safety. Safe2Tell is not an emergency response unit nor mental health counseling service provider; it is an information pathway for distributing anonymous reports to local law enforcement and school officials 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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