Commitment to Student Safety
Student safety, our shared responsibility is a shared mission of staff, students, families and the community to enhance student safety within Jeffco.
In partnership with local child safety experts, Jeffco is reviewing and improving safety practices to create a safer and more supportive learning environment for all students.
Report a Safety Concern
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Our Core Principles
Taking steps to fortify safety for all Jeffco students is foundational and essential to delivering a world class education.
Strong partnerships between families, school and community are vital to support safer and more supportive learning environments for all students.
Partnering with child safety experts and law enforcement agencies in our community is essential to ensuring our schools are places of safety, belonging and respect.
Fortifying Safety in Jeffco Public Schools
Actions and Timeline
Review Existing Safety Practices
In partnership with child safety experts in our community, Jeffco is reviewing relevant safety practices.
Identify Safety Enhancement Projects
Student Safety, Our Shared Responsibility internal work groups will lead intentional projects with advice from child safety expert advisors.
Implement Enhancements
Student Safety, Our Shared Responsibility internal work groups will operationalize enhancements.
Current Safety Practices in Jeffco
Student Safety, Our Shared Responsibility Work Group Priorities
Student Safety, Our Shared Responsibility internal work groups are comprised of more than 30 Jeffco staff members from across the district. Together with child safety expert advisors, these groups will lead projects focused on creating safer and more supportive learning environments for all students.
Resources
- Student Safety Enhancement Project Update - February 13, 2024
- Prioritizing Safety in Education: Inside Jeffco’s Security Approach
- Jeffco Digital Citizenship & Wellness
Resources from the Safe Student Summit:
Child Safety Experts
Ralston House
Ralston House is a safe place to investigate child abuse and ensure victim services for children who have been physically or sexually abused.
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates)
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) are volunteers who advocate for children involved in the child welfare system.
Children’s Hospital Colorado
Children's Hospital Colorado is one of the top children's hospitals in the nation, helping kids across Colorado and the west.
Child Sex Offender Internet Investigations Unit (CHEEZO)
CHEEZO divides their time between proactive online investigations and presenting safety and educational programs to families.
Colorado Office of School Safety
The Colorado Office of School Safety provides Colorado schools and communities with the tools and resources to create safe and positive school environments for all Colorado students.
Jefferson Center for Mental Health
Jefferson Center provides high-quality mental health, substance use services, behavioral healthcare and counseling in multiple Colorado communities.
PorchLight
PorchLight is a Family Justice Center (FJC) that provides comprehensive services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, abuse of at-risk individuals, elder abuse and human trafficking.
The Kempe Center
For over 50 years, the Kempe Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Child Abuse and Neglect has worked to improve the lives of children and families and strengthen the communities that serve them.
How to Report a Safety Concern
Safe2Tell
Safe2Tell
Safe2Tell helps students anonymously report anything that concerns or threatens them, their friends, family or community.
Call 1-877-542-7233 or submit a report online or through the Safe2Tell app.
Report child abuse and neglect
If you know a family that could use support or if you have concerns about possible child abuse or neglect, call 1-844-CO-4-KIDS (1-844-264-5437).
Report discrimination or harassment through Title IX
Title IX Legal Policies and Procedures
Jeffco Public Schools is committed to providing a work and learning environment that is free from discrimination based on sex, which includes sexual harassment.
Jeffco 24/7 Emergency Dispatch
Jeffco Emergency Dispatch Center
The Jeffco Emergency Dispatch Center is active 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. It is the main point of contact for the community, law enforcement, parents, staff and students. If there is an emergency, dial 911. Then call Jeffco’s Emergency Dispatch Center at 303-982-2445