WHO WE ARE

ANONYMOUS REPORTING  

We believe intervention is the cornerstone of a safe school. Research shows students are more likely to reach out for help if they can anonymously report safety concerns.

• In past school attacks in the U.S., 92% of the people who noticed concerning behaviors prior to the event were schoolmates.¹
• In 4 out of 5 school shootings in the U.S., at least one other person knew of the attacker's plan but failed to report it. ¹
• Students are more likely to report warning signs of potentially threatening behavior if an anonymous reporting system is available to them. ²

^{1 - U.S. Department of Education and Secret Service
2 - National Center for School Safety}

A PROVEN MODEL

Safe+Sound Iowa follows a proven model to engage students, prevent tragedy and save lives through anonymous reporting.

Iowa is among a growing list of states that are making school safety a priority, including: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Utah, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming.

HOW SAFE+SOUND IOWA WORKS

1. Reports are made anonymously via the Safe+Sound Iowa website, mobile app or tip line.
2. A trained Safe+Sound Iowa dispatcher receives the report.
3. The dispatcher engages in two-way dialog with the person making the report to collect additional information, if necessary.
4. The confidential report is sent to local designated contacts.
5. Content within the report determines who responds and how the situation will be addressed.
6. The at-risk student receives the help they need BEFORE they harm themselves or others.
7. Reports are closed by the responding local school or law enforcement official.