Kearney Public Schools Enhance Safety Measures with Safe2Help App
As part of Kearney Public Schools' unwavering commitment to student safety, KPS is introducing Safe2Help, an anonymous reporting system designed to address concerns about student safety and well-being. This is not a crime-reporting app, but a student-focused platform for concerned and caring individuals to connect students in need with the right help. This app is intended for students, parents, and community members to report issues discreetly and connect students in need with the appropriate help. It is a valuable resource for fostering a safe and supportive school environment.
The Safe2Help app can be used to report suicide concerns, dating violence, fighting, bullying, sexting, depression, threats, drugs, alcohol, or anything that concerns students' safety and well-being. The reports are addressed by trained professionals and/or qualified school personnel, ensuring timely and effective responses to each concern.
“We are hopeful Safe2Help will be embraced by our student population,” said Jeff Schwartz, Kearney Public Schools Director of Safety and Security. “Our goal is to maintain a school environment where our students feel safe and secure. Ensuring the safety and well-being of our students is our utmost obligation and sincere commitment to our students, staff, and community.”
To report a concern, individuals can visit https://safe2helpne.com, call 833-980-7233, or download the Safe2Help Nebraska app. The reporting process is completely anonymous and takes less than five minutes. The Safe2Help hotline, answered 24/7/365 by trained professionals at the Boys Town National Hotline, is available for students seeking assistance for themselves, friends, or family members.
According to Schwartz, Safe2Help is another tool available to help maintain a safe school environment, along with the ParentGuidance.org webinars for parents. We are thankful to have another resource available that the Nebraska Department of Education has partnered with school districts to ensure school safety.