Safe2Tell sets record with nearly 98% of reports submitted in good faith

Safe2Tell sets record with nearly 98% of reports submitted in good faith

Nov. 10, 2026 (DENVER) - Safe2Tell received 29,302 reports during the 2025-26 school year, the second-highest total in program history, with a record 97.6% submitted in good faith, according to the annual report released today by the Colorado Attorney General's Office. Those reports prompted more than 10,700 parent and guardian notifications and 3,600 welfare checks, while helping connect students with mental health support more than 5,100 times.

"When a student speaks up about a friend who is struggling or a threat to their school, they're doing something that takes courage and compassion," said Attorney General Phil Weiser. "Nearly 30,000 times last school year, someone chose to take that step. Behind those reports are thousands of examples of schools, law enforcement, and mental health professionals stepping in to help. That's what Safe2Tell is all about - looking out for one another and making sure students don't have to face difficult situations alone."

Annual report highlights record good-faith reporting

While overall reporting declined 6% from the previous year's record of 31,177 reports, the percentage of reports submitted in good faith reached its highest level since Safe2Tell began consistently tracking data in the 2015-16 school year, when the program joined the Colorado Attorney General's Office.

Misuse reports, which fall outside Safe2Tell's intended purpose, accounted for just 0.6% of submissions, tying the lowest rate on record. Deliberately false reports, submitted to mislead or cause harm, accounted for another 1.8%, the second-lowest rate in program history.
School safety (5,177 reports), mental health (4,547), and bullying and harassment (4,407) were the most frequently reported concerns, together accounting for nearly half of all reports received during the school year.

"The fact that nearly 98% of reports are submitted in good faith tells us that students and community members are taking Safe2Tell seriously," said Safe2Tell Director Stacey Scardino. "School safety, mental health, and bullying continue to be the concerns we hear about most often. These reporting trends help us better understand the challenges students are facing and where to focus our outreach and education efforts."

Safe2Tell reports prompt action and support

In addition to connecting families with information and students with mental health support, Safe2Tell reports prompted other interventions during the school year. Colorado schools and law enforcement also reported 546 suicide assessments, 293 threat assessments, 46 arrests, and 2,316 school disciplinary actions in response to Safe2Tell reports. Because a single report can prompt multiple interventions, these outcomes reflect the range of actions local response teams take to address concerns.

The annual report also highlights the difference a single report can make. In one case highlighted in the annual report, a student submitted a Safe2Tell report out of concern that a friend might hurt themselves. After the friend was connected with help, the student sent a message thanking Safe2Tell for its quick response.

"You seriously made a huge difference. I'm really grateful," the student wrote in a message paraphrased to protect their privacy.

The full 2025-26 Safe2Tell Annual Report (PDF) includes additional reporting trends, outcomes, and information about statewide outreach and education efforts.

October 2026 Safe2Tell report: 3,210 reports received

The Attorney General's Office also released the October 2026 Safe2Tell Monthly Report today, showing 3,210 reports submitted during the month.

The most frequently reported concerns were school safety (18.5%), mental health (16.7%), bullying (15.9%), and substance use (10.7%). Duplicate reports, which occur when multiple people report the same concern, accounted for 11.1% of submissions.

Since the 2026-27 school year began Aug. 1, 97.9% of reports have been valid, while false reports accounted for 1.6% and misuse reports accounted for 0.4%.

Recent examples demonstrate how reports can connect students with support:

• Mental health: A person reported concerns about a student experiencing depression and self-harm after seeing a social media post. Law enforcement conducted a welfare check and spoke with the student's parent. The school completed a suicide assessment, and a counselor arranged to meet with the student weekly.
• Bullying: A person reported that a student was being bullied and targeted by rumors, causing anxiety and reluctance to attend school. School officials investigated, contacted both students' parents, took disciplinary action, and implemented a no-contact order.

A full breakdown of all categorical data is available in the Safe2Tell October 2026 Monthly Report (PDF). Download our information guide (PDF) to learn how report types are organized into broader themes.

About Safe2Tell

Safe2Tell is Colorado's anonymous reporting system for concerns about the safety and well-being of students. Safe2Tell is not an emergency response unit or a mental health counseling provider. Instead, it serves as an information pathway for distributing anonymous reports to local law enforcement and school officials, as required by state law.

How to submit a report

Reports can be submitted 24 hours a day, seven days a week by calling 1-877-542-SAFE (7233), visiting Safe2Tell.org (opens new tab), texting S2TCO to 738477, or using the Safe2Tell mobile app available in the Apple App Store and Google Play.

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