School Violence Tip Line 1-800-477-0024
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Background
the School Violence Tipline will provide a means for students to anonymously report threats of violence and weapon violations on school grounds. The tipline will be answered in Springfield by Illinois State Police telecommunicators with back-up provided by the Springfield Menatl Health Center. Students will be made aware of the tipline through a poster campaign as well as through discussion in the classroom.
When discussing the Tipline with your children or students, stress the following:
- The School Violence tipline has been created to give you an anonymous way to report any threats of violence (“I'm going to kill someone tomorrow”) or weapons which you might know about (“I saw a gun in someone's locker”). However, you should call the tipline only in those situations when you feel it is impossible to talk to a trusted adult first. Confiding in a person that you trust is by far the best way to deal with information about school violence.
- You also need to understand the difference between those incidents that require a 911 call and those that are appropriate for the tipline.
ANY RISK OF IMMEDIATE HARM SHOULD BE REPORTED TO 911 RIGHT AWAY Example: A student has pulled out a gun in the middle of the cafeteria. - In the event that you feel threatened, know of a possible act of violence, or find out about a weapon, but are unable to confide in a trusted adult, the tipline is an anonymous way to relay the information and know that you did everything possible to protect yourself, other students, teachers and administrators from possible violence.
- When you make a call to the tipline, a trained telecommunicator will assess the situation and make a determination about the appropriate response. In most instances the telecommunicator will refer the information to your local law enforcement and school officials.
- If you need additional assistance and want to talk to someone at length, the Illinois State Police telecommunicator will transfer the call to a trained crisis worker.
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Jail Diversion and Crime Prevention
Youth Services Department
3026 South California, Building 1, 2nd floor
Chicago, Illinois 60608
Phone 773-869-4711 Fax 773-869-7514
ccysd@cookcountysheriff.org
