Safe2Tell reports rise 15% compared to last year as March highlights school safety and mental health concerns
April 8, 2025 (DENVER)— Colorado students submitted 2,816 reports to Safe2Tell in March 2025, reflecting a slight decrease from February. According to the monthly report released today by the Colorado Attorney General’s Office (PDF download), Safe2Tell has received 23,552 reports so far during the 2024–25 school year, a 15% increase compared to the same point in the school year last year.
“This year’s volume of reports shows that students trust Safe2Tell,” said Attorney General Phil Weiser. “Our schools are facing complex challenges — threats, bullying, mental health concerns, substance use, and more — and Safe2Tell helps identify those concerns early so schools and responders can intervene. The program remains one of our most effective tools to protect students and strengthen school communities.”
School safety reports were the top concern in March, making up 18.8% of all submissions. Bullying accounted for 17.5%, mental health concerns represented 16.7%, and substance use appeared in 11.8% of reports. Abuse and exploitation made up 9.4%. Together, these five categories represented more than 70% of all March reports.
Students and community members also submitted reports related to violence, community safety, property crime, and other concerns. False reports accounted for just 2.3% of all submissions so far this school year.
A full breakdown of report categories is available in the Safe2Tell March 2025 Report (PDF Download), and category definitions can be found in the Safe2Tell Report Categorization Guide (PDF Download).
Safe2Tell continues to help schools and law enforcement respond quickly and appropriately. One report described a student who recorded a video of themself harming another student and then shared the video with peers. The same student also allegedly threatened to bring a weapon to school, which created fear among classmates. School officials and law enforcement investigated. The student admitted to making the video but did not have a weapon. The school contacted the student’s parents, conducted a welfare check with law enforcement, took disciplinary action, and implemented a support plan.
Another report described a student assaulting a classmate during class. The incident caused injury and left other students feeling unsafe. School officials investigated and began working with the student’s family to create a safety plan. Both students are now receiving counseling.
“These reports remind us that Safe2Tell does more than collect information. It saves lives,” said Safe2Tell Director Stacey Jenkins. “When a student submits a report, they take a brave step to protect their peers, support mental health, and create a safer school. That courage strengthens communities and keeps this program strong.”
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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