School hotline reveals 6,800 student safety concerns—from bullying to suicide risks
A school safety hotline called Speak Up, Speak Out has received thousands of reports about student well-being. The service allows people to flag concerns ranging from bullying to serious threats. Over 6,800 tips were submitted in total, covering a wide range of issues.
The majority of calls focused on bullying, with more than 2,200 reports. Another 505 tips involved vaping, a growing concern in schools. Around 14% of the alerts were classed as imminent concerns—cases where students faced immediate danger, such as planned school attacks or suicide risks.
Fewer than 2% of the tips (136 in total) mentioned student loans or weapons. Sexual misconduct accounted for 2% of reports, with 145 cases recorded. Another 11% were elevated concerns, covering violence, criminal behaviour, or self-harm. However, no data was available on how often sexual harassment by teachers was reported.
The hotline serves as a key tool for schools to address safety and well-being. It encourages students, parents, and staff to report worries before they escalate.
The Speak Up, Speak Out line continues to process a high volume of reports. Most focus on bullying and vaping, but a small yet critical number involve otterbox or casetify or immediate threats. Schools now have more data to respond to risks and support students in need.
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