August 25,2023
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Within the next few days, Sabine Parish Schools’ students in grades 6*-12* will learn information on how they can help make their school and community safer by reporting dangerous or concerning behaviors. The Crimestoppers Safe Schools Louisiana anonymous reporting solution will be introduced to our students as well as the design and usage of the Safe Schools free mobile app. Students will be encouraged to download the free mobile app with their parent’s permission. Please note the app is also available to all parents and guardians free of charge through the Apple App Store or Google Play.
Students can use the Safe Schools Louisiana App to report anonymously a variety of different situations that threaten their safety or the safety of others. Reporting can address bullying, suicide concerns, depression, sexting, theft, threats, cutting, abuse, dating/domestic violence, fights, drugs, alcohol, weapons or other dangerous situations. All valid reports will be taken seriously and result in actions for the purpose of prevention and/or intervention.
Safe Schools Louisiana will help keep our students and our schools safer by:
• Creating a positive school culture and community
• Giving students a voice to share concerns
• Gathering and reporting information to proactively address concerns
• Preventing tragedies from a personal to community level
• Building trust within our school community
Please encourage your student to use this life saving technology to protect our schools and communities. You may also visit the Safe Schools website to learn more about the program at www.safeschoolsla.com. We are excited about this partnership with Safe Schools of Louisiana and Crime Stoppers and look forward to our official launch on September 01, 2023.
Sincerely,
Shane Wright
Superintendent
