It can be difficult for students to focus on their education if they are distracted by risky behavior, cyberbullying, or other threats at home or on campus. The Mayor’s Education Coalition is working to remove those barriers to learning by empowering students of all ages to report concerns about individuals who may want to harm themselves or others. As part of the See Something, Say Something awareness outreach campaign, the Mayor’s Education Coalition is providing this free online toolkit that any educator/community group can use to encourage a safe environment where youth feel comfortable reporting issues to a trusted adult.
Posters, social media graphics, worksheets, coloring sheets and videos are among the educational materials that will be made available throughout the school year. These materials are designed to guide discussions on how to recognize dangerous or suspicious activity, identify who are trusted adults and know how to make a report. Because schools or youth organizations may have a preferred reporting method, “See Something, Say Something” posters can be customized to include QR codes, phone numbers, email addresses, or other specific instructions for students to report their concerns openly or anonymously.