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Der Bundesstaat Wyoming verabschiedete nach Sandy Hook und anderen Schultragödien ein Gesetz, das für die Schaffung sicherer Schulen und Gemeinden für die Jugend Wyomings von entscheidender Bedeutung ist. 2016 wurde das Gesetz SF-0097 verabschiedet, das eine Hotline für Schüler, Lehrkräfte, Eltern und die Gemeinde einrichtete, über die Informationen über unsichere, potenziell schädliche, gefährliche, gewalttätige oder kriminelle Aktivitäten oder die Bedrohung solcher Aktivitäten vertraulich an die zuständigen Strafverfolgungsbehörden, Sicherheitsbehörden und Schulbehörden weitergeleitet werden können. Da der Informationsaustausch zwischen Strafverfolgungsbehörden und Schulen der Schlüssel zu Prävention und Intervention ist, ermöglicht das Gesetz die Weitergabe der Informationen an Strafverfolgungsbehörden, Rettungskräfte und Schulbezirksbeamte, um die im Hinweis geäußerten Bedenken koordinativ zu bearbeiten.
Safe2Tell Wyoming wurde entwickelt, um Schulen dabei zu helfen, Jugendliche mit Problemen zu identifizieren und so Gewalt und Tragödien zu verhindern. Hinweise, die an Safe2Tell Wyoming übermittelt werden, bieten Schulen die Möglichkeit, wichtige Informationen über Sicherheitsbedenken in ihren Schulen oder Gemeinden zu sammeln und diese Informationen für wirksame Maßnahmen im Alltag der Schüler zu nutzen. Ein wichtiger Bestandteil des Safe2Tell-Modells an Schulen ist die Aufklärung und Einbindung der Schüler darüber, worauf sie achten und was sie melden sollten. Gleichzeitig werden ihnen die Mittel zur vertraulichen Meldung von Bedenken an die Hand gegeben. Safe2Tell Wyoming bietet Schulen in Wyoming Schulungen, Präsentationen, Ressourcen sowie Werbe- und Marketingmaterialien an, um das Safe2Tell-Modell bekannter zu machen und den verantwortungsvollen Umgang mit dem vertraulichen Meldesystem zu fördern.
Das Landesrecht schützt die Vertraulichkeit der Person, die den Hinweis meldet. Während einer Untersuchung wird diese Vertraulichkeit stets gewahrt. Hinweise, die über die Hotline eingehen, werden oft direkt an die Schulleitung weitergeleitet, sodass Schulen proaktiv eingreifen können, bevor es zu einem kriminellen Vorfall oder einer möglichen Tragödie kommt. Das Safe2Tell-Modell ist ein Tool, das alle Schulen nutzen können, um Schülern, Eltern und anderen die Möglichkeit zu geben, alles zu melden, was ihre Sicherheit betrifft.
Bei anhaltenden Problemen oder konkreten Vorfällen kann eine Schule die Hotline, die Web-Reporting-Funktion und die mobile App nutzen, um Schüler über ihre Anliegen zu informieren. Das reduziert den Zeit- und Arbeitsaufwand zur Lösung der Situation. Die Existenz von Safe2Tell in Schulen wirkt abschreckend und kann problematisches Verhalten von vornherein verhindern. Safe2Tell Wyoming bietet ein effektives Sicherheitsmodell, das es Schulen ermöglicht, sich auf die Bildung der Kinder zu konzentrieren und ihnen eine sichere Lernumgebung zur Entwicklung von Lebenskompetenzen zu bieten.
Safe2Tell Wyoming bietet Schulen zeitsparende Ressourcen, um Schüler, Eltern und Mitarbeiter einfach am Präventionsmodell zu beteiligen und zu informieren. Safe2Tell steht allen Schülern und Gemeindemitgliedern in Wyoming zur Verfügung, unabhängig von der Teilnahme ihrer jeweiligen Schule.
WICHTIGSTE VORTEILE FÜR SCHULEN, DIE DAS SAFE2TELL-MODELL VERWENDEN:
Durch proaktives Eingreifen werden Vorfälle verhindert, bevor sie eintreten.
Eine vertrauliche Hinweis-Hotline spart Zeit bei der Untersuchung von Vorfällen.
Die Existenz einer Hotline verhindert und schreckt von problematischem Verhalten ab.
Die 24/7-Weiterleitung von Hinweisen ermöglicht schnelles Handeln & reduziert die Haftung.
Die Materialien von Safe2Tell Wyoming unterstützen eine schnelle und einfache Implementierung.
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HOW CAN YOU PARTICIPATE?
It is vital that every school submit their administrative contact information to Safe2Tell Wyoming. This ensures that the correct individuals are notified in the event of a Safe2Tell report involving their school.
HOW SHOULD WE HANDLE SAFE2TELL REPORTS?
Your organization should determine the practice and procedure for routinely handling Safe2Tell Wyoming reports in a confidential manner. It should be clear to your staff who will receive, investigate and complete the disposition report on all Safe2Tell tips. Please note that Safe2Tell Wyoming reports will be sent via e-mail, or text message.
HOW CAN WE RAISE AWARENESS IN OUR SCHOOL?
There are two key components to increasing awareness of Safe2Tell Wyoming in your school:
STAFF AWARENESS & EDUCATION:
It is recommended that all staff involved with students at every level be aware and familiar with Safe2Tell Wyoming, why it is important for students, and how it works. This not only educates staff on the importance of student issues regarding the code of silence, it also enables them to communicate the need for students to tell in a way that keeps them safe. Studies show that students perform better academically in safe learning environments where there is a fair and equitable enforcement of the rules and open avenues of communication to report dangerous or threatening behaviors. Furthermore, students thrive when they have at least one caring, committed, pro-social adult involved in their lives. When school personnel reiterate these messages in a strength-based and positive manner, it contributes greatly to a safe school environment.
STUDENT AWARENESS AND EDUCATION
While Safe2Tell Wyoming materials in the form of posters, student cards, banners, etc. are important reminders of Safe2Tell’s availability for students, it takes more than a poster on the wall to teach young people the importance of “telling” when they have information that could prevent a tragedy from occurring.
According to the U.S. Secret Service 81% of the time a violent act occurs on school property, at least one student had prior knowledge of the event but failed to report it. Students must learn the importance of taking every threat seriously and reporting in a way that keeps them safe.
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Helpful Guidelines for Handling Safe2Tell Wyoming Reports:
Each Safe2Tell Wyoming report needs a response while maintaining the confidentiality of the reporting party who is protected by Wyoming State Law. The following are suggestions to aid in successfully responding to, and reporting back on, all Safe2Tell reports.
Who Should Be Aware?
While the confidentiality of the reporting party is to be protected, administrators in a position of trust can make a difference in the life of a student who is at risk, feeling threatened, or in a dangerous situation. Those administrators may be notified and assist in helping to provide a positive outcome. Your organization should determine what the practice or procedure will be for routinely handling Safe2Tell report issues in a confidential and anonymous manner. Consider who the most effective and involved party may be or form a collaboration of:
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School Principal
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School Resource Officer / Local Law Enforcement
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School Security Officers
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Student’s Parent(s) / Guardian(s)
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School Counselor / Psychologist / Nurse
What is the Appropriate Action?
With varied content and circumstances for each report, the goal always is prevention and awareness through education and training. It is not necessary to inform the student (whether victim or perpetrator) that a Safe2Tell Wyoming report has been received. Remember that Safe2Tell reports are considered intelligence information and are NOT to be included in case files with public access.
In most cases, the most effective intervention for the student is realizing that an adult in their life notices, cares, and is aware. Consider some suggestions of possible actions for the most productive method for obtaining a positive outcome:
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Counseling – Speak with students on an individual basis; counseling large groups can be ineffective, leading to further intimidation/bullying. Strive for solution-based outcomes.
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Monitoring Situation with Awareness – Seek to personally observe the noted behavior, particularly in situations where students assume the adults are not aware of the reported actions.
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Immediate Intervention – Take all threats seriously and be prepared to suggest helpful outside resources in your area for students in crisis.
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School Discipline – Any behavior that violates school or district policies should be met with the appropriate disciplinary procedures.
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Assessments - Conduct threat and suicide assessments when appropriate.
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Citation/Arrest – When a report is crime-related, it will be at the prerogative of local law enforcement to determine the appropriate action.
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Referral – Should it befit the circumstance, a referral to another local agency, such as Department of Family Services, Mental Health, etc. is appropriate and acceptable. Be sure to note such referrals on the disposition report.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
Q: What if I received this report erroneously?
A: Please notify Safe2Tell Wyoming immediately, providing the report number, and discard the report/delete the email or text message.
Q: What if there is not enough information for follow-up?
A: Safe2Tell Wyoming may request more information from the reporting party via our web reporting and mobile app system. Inform Safe2Tell Wyoming administrative staff (307-777-8787) if you would like to post a request for more information. Make sure to have the report identification number available for reference. Should more information be submitted on your particular Safe2Tell Wyoming report, you will be notified by the Safe2Tell Wyoming administrative staff or you will receive an update notice by the P3 system. If there is not enough information for follow-up, note as such in the Disposition report. Should more information become available after the Disposition report is filed, update the information on the Disposition tab in P3 or contact Safe2Tell Wyoming administrative staff.
Q: Should I notify the suspect or victim that a Safe2Tell report has been made?
A: It increases the reporting party’s CONFIDENTIALITY if the Safe2Tell Wyoming is kept private and confidential. It is not necessary to articulate that a Safe2Tell Wyoming report has been received.
Q: Will Safe2Tell Wyoming notify the media if a serious crime or incident is prevented?
A: While Safe2Tell Wyoming reserves the right to use report content to describe incidents and outcomes for program purposes, the identity of particular schools and/or districts will not be disclosed unless that particular school or district chooses to pursue their own media coverage. In that event, Safe2Tell Wyoming will include any publicly released media in its own publicity packets for program usage and promotion.
Q: Can I obtain statistics for my school and school district from the Safe2Tell Wyoming database?
A: Safe2Tell Wyoming statistics are compiled in a data report for the state of Wyoming, as a whole. Information posted to the Safe2Tell Wyoming website, including monthly and yearly data reports, are public domain and may be published or reported by the media. Safe2Tell Wyoming only releases district and school data to authorized school/district personnel. To request data for your school or district, contact Safe2Tell Wyoming administrative staff.
Q: If another agency involved (school, law enforcement, etc.) has already submitted a Disposition report, do you still need one from our organization?
A: Yes, submit your Disposition report regardless of another organization’s involvement so that Safe2Tell Wyoming has a complete record of the tip outcome. Multiple Disposition reports may be submitted on each tip.
Q: Am I allowed to contact or interview the suspect or subject in the report, since confidentiality is protected by Wyoming state law?
A: Confidentiality laws protect the individual who made the report. Individuals listed in the report who are in need of intervention may be contacted, interviewed, investigated, etc. as appropriately determined by the designated school representative, law enforcement officer, or involved community agency. Remember it is not necessary to mention that a Safe2Tell Wyoming report is involved and often can lead to a more successful outcome if that information is kept private and confidential.