WABASH, Ind. – We all know that occasionally there are times when students, parents, or community members would like to provide information to one of our corporation’s schools and/or administrations but hesitate because they do not want their identities known. Because providing open and direct communication with the our community has long been a standard practice for Wabash City Schools we are pleased to announce that we are now partnering with the Safe School Helpline, a 24/7 anonymous reporting service.
Safe School Helpline allows students, parents and community members to report any threats of violence, depression and/or illegal activity that could jeopardize the safety of our children, staff or school. Whether it is a student who fears being labeled by their peers, or a community member who worries about vandalism in retaliation for reporting a crime, possession or use of drugs or alcohol, reckless driving, or any other illegal activity, Safe School Helpline provides a solution.
The Safe School Helpline utilizes a unique, automated telephone service which allows callers to report an allegation, concern, or suggestion, confidentially and anonymously. The caller’s identity is protected in all circumstances. He or she is never asked to give a name. The person’s message is transcribed and then relayed to school officials. In this way, no one except an operator hears the callers voice. Each call is private, confidential and anonymous with all reports being sent to school administration for an immediate investigation. Should a crime such as possession of a weapon be reported, the Wabash City Schools superintendent will be notified immediately, day or night, as well as any other necessary school officials or local/area agencies.
Wabash City Schools asks that if you see something or hear something, say something by calling 1-800-4-1-Voice ext. 359, that’s 1-800-418-6423 ext. 359 or text TIPS to 66746. Free mobile apps are available for both Apple and Android phones. If a caller would prefer to speak with a live mental health counselor, they can do so by selecting an identified call-tree option. For those who prefer reporting via the Internet, reports can be made by logging onto www.safeschoolhelpline.com. Every call is assigned a case number so the caller can then call back to the Helpline to check the school’s progress on the report, or to provide more information.
Posters promoting the Safe School Helpline will be located in each of the corporation’s facilities and specific information is being sent to parents through the mail as well as on our various social media sites. Remember, Break the Silence…Prevent the Event.
For more information on the Safe School Helpline and how Wabash City Schools is making their facilities a safe educational environment for all, as well as what we can do for your student(s), contact us at 260-563-2151 or 260-563-4131.
