West
Virginia
Safe Schools HELPLINE
Help keep our
schools safe...call
1-866-SAFEWVA
(1-866-723-3982)
How does the helpline
work?
A 24-hour, toll-free number has been assigned for all of West Virginia
-- the same number for ALL schools. It can be reached from in-state, and from
outside the state. When you call this number, you will be talking to an actual
person -- not a recording. You will be reminded by this operator not to give
any information which might identify you -- this keeps your identity confidential.
What information
should be reported?
You should report any information that could
have a negative impact on students, school staff or school property. Here
are some examples:
These acts are threats to your safety -- and should be reported.
Who can call the Safe Schools
Helpline?
This Helpline is here to help you:
- Students
- Teachers
- School Staff
- Parents
- Administrators
- Communities
Remember, what affects your school affects you and your community....
What happens to my call -- how
will I know if or when action has been taken?
When you call the Helpline,
you will be issued a number -- again, your name need not be given -- that the
operator enters along with the information you give...
If, after 3 school days, you call the toll-free Helpline number again, you will
be given a status report of action taken from your information. Remember, you'll
only need to report your number -- not your name.
What we need to know when you
call.....
- What you are reporting? (Complaint, problem, suggestion)
- What time did or when will the incident occur?
- At which school did/will this take place?
- Who is the suspect?
- What School does the suspect attend?
- A description of the incident in the order it took/or will take place
- How can we get in touch with you? (OPTIONAL)
Operated by the
West Virginia Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
1900 Kanawha Blvd., East, Bldg. 1, Room EB-80
Charleston, WV 25305
Phone : (304) 558-5380
Fax : (304) 558-8902
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