In the wake of the school tragedy in Michigan, many people are wondering how they can keep their schools safe. Michigan’s student safety program, OK2SAY, is a national model that ensures every student, parent, teacher, and community member has access to a safe and confidential way to report any concerns about their safety or the safety of others. OK2SAY operates as an early warning system in our schools to help stop tragedies before they start. Remind your students that they have a confidential way to report a tip about safety threats. Tips can be submitted 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week.
When students make the courageous decision to break the code of silence and speak out against harmful behavior, they equip authorities with the information needed to respond to threats and avert tragedy. And that’s a good thing for Michigan schools, communities, and families.