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For Immediate Release:
April 22, 2008
Contact: Sara Anderson
(573) 526-0407
"The School Violence Hotline has created an avenue for our department to develop a close, working relationship with the school districts in our area. Through this relationship, we are able to tackle small instances of school violence before they erupt into something more serious. We encourage all parents, teachers and students who are aware of issues occurring in the schools to call the hotline."
Sgt. Jim Hudanick, Hazelwood Police Department
“The success of the school violence hotline underscores the importance of a coordinated approach to safety and security efforts for children. The Missouri School Boards’ Association applauds the contribution of all those who have helped make the hotline available over the last seven years. We look forward to a day when the extent of violence will no longer make it necessary to have such a reporting tool.”
Dr. Carter D. Ward, Executive Director, Missouri School Boards’ Association
"Prior to the School Violence Hotline, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education received numerous calls from concerned parents and grandparents who were worried about their children. They were looking for support and guidance. During that time, there were no resources we could refer them to. The hotline has provided us with a reliable resource to assist these individuals. It encourages and provides assistance not only to concerned parents but also to school districts needing help dealing with school violence situations."
Tom Quinn, Assistant Commissioner of Career Education, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
"A safe learning environment is the first priority of the Jefferson City Public Schools. Students and staff deserve a safe setting in order to be successful. The School Violence Hotline Program provides us with another tool to make sure our students and staff have a safe working and learning atmosphere."
David Luther, Director of School-Community Relations, Jefferson City Public Schools
“Communication is key to ensuring our students have a safe school environment. When our principals use the School Violence Hotline, they make sure the necessary steps are taken to protect our young people. The hotline is a wonderful tool.”
Dr. John Martin, Interim Superintendent, Kansas City, MO School District
“Too often violence is either the end result or a response to a pattern of other abusive behaviors between students. Many times, witnesses say nothing until it is too late. The School Violence Hotline gives students the opportunity to anonymously report any potential violence.”
Paul Fennewald, Homeland Security Coordinator, Department of Public Safety
“The partnership our department has developed with the local school district is, in large part, attributable to the creation of the School Violence Hotline. Through reports received at the hotline we are able to work quickly together to address issues and problems going on in the school. We encourage anyone who is facing violence in their school such as bullying or assault to call the hotline.”
Chief Richard Downing, Sweet Springs Police Department
