Creating a culture of safety by putting students first
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SafeTeam is an early warning, school based communication system that helps students cope with hardship, reach out to others in need, and look out for one another. Established in 1999, SafeTeam is comprised of students, parents, teachers, friends, administrators, counselors, security staff, and community members working together to foster trust, communication, and safety. The program is based on the belief that individual students are the best sources for knowledge of potential safety issues and problems within the school.
It is an excellent tool for safeguarding our schools and our children.
SafeTeam students are trained on issues affecting their peers, and are given tips on how to handle such situations. Those participating students will have the opportunity to educate their peers on mental health through: awareness campaigns, fundraisers, speakers, fun events and activities.
SafeTeam is adaptable to the unique needs of any school
SafeTeamŽ Goals
* Provide a forum for organized communication between students, staff, and parents
* Provide confidential counseling for students
* Offer referrals for assessment and treatment possibilities
* Assist students with emotional and mental health needs
* Organize and reinforce the school's safety guidelines
* Provide mental health and crisis intervention training opportunities
* Increase tolerance and diversity within the student body
Check out the SafeTeam website - www.safeteam.org.
SafeTeam in the News:
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Tulsa World - Glenpool Schools Step Up
Bixby Bulletin - Good kids can make bad decisions
Glenpool Post - Local group offering shot of reality
Tulsa World - Suicide Hidden Epidemic
Tulsa World - Teacher of Unteachables to Visit Tulsa
Urban Tulsa Weekly - Healing Together
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