TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF PRESS RELEASE
Contact: Gabriel Cardenas
Phone: 512-462-5372
Email: [email protected]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF PARTNERS WITH ANONYMOUS ALERTS TO PROVIDE NEW SAFETY APP
Austin, Texas – The Texas School for the Deaf (TSD) has partnered with Anonymous Alerts to provide a state-of-the-art school safety app.
Through an anonymous two-way communications channel, the app allows students, staff, teachers, and parents in the school community to anonymously submit alerts about suspicious activities, safety threats, alcohol or drug use, depression, harassment, family issues, campus safety concerns, and self-harm issues to school administrators or counselors.
The app provides school officials with the opportunity to continue the conversation by using the system’s anonymous two-way communications® messaging tool, helping school officials better investigate the situation and take appropriate action.
Superintendent Claire Bugen praises the new app as a tool to help curve bullying and address school safety concerns, “School safety is a number one priority for us. We are thrilled to provide our teachers, parents, and students with this innovative tool to report any school safety concerns, whether it’s bullying, alcohol or drug use, depression, self-harm, or the potential of an intruder on campus.”
Students, parents, and staff members can download the Anonymous Alerts® app for free on Apple and Android devices and gain access to the service by using a simple activation code that will be provided by the school.
TSD will provide an Anonymous Alerts® web-application that students, teachers, and staff can access to send a web-based report. The web form is available in numerous languages, including English, Spanish and American Sign Language (ASL).
Report submitters can provide enhanced information to school officials by attaching a photo, video, or screenshot with their report.
Students will be able to view the “helpful links and resources” section in the mobile app that contains links to informational websites related to cyber-bullying, social and emotional learning, self-harm prevention, and mental health self-help content. The system will be monitored during the school year.
“We are excited to get started with TSD and expand our footprint in the Austin area with such a prestigious school,” said T. Gregory Bender, President & CEO of Anonymous Alerts, LLC.
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ABOUT THE TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF: The Texas School for the Deaf (TSD) is the oldest continuous operating public school in Texas. Educating deaf and hard of hearing students of Texas since 1856, the campus also provides outreach and educational resources for students, their families and professionals in the field throughout the state of Texas. With educational excellence and a strong belief in a culture and community at TSD, students form a unique identity based on their individual strengths and talents. TSD is an environment where students learn, grow, and belong. For more information about the Texas School for the Deaf, visit www.tsd.state.tx.us.
ABOUT ANONYMOUS ALERTS: Throughout the nation, thousands of educational institutions, organizations, healthcare, and public safety agencies use the award-winning Anonymous Alerts® incident reporting app and Smart Button® instant panic button app to protect millions of students, faculty and staff. The mobile apps and systems are completely customizable for each client and include intuitive Incident Management® tools built for any level user. Anonymous Alerts® is Patented (U.S. Patent No. 9,071,579) with additional patents pending. Anonymous Alerts, LLC is based in White Plains, New York. For more information, please visit www.anonymousalerts.com.
Contact information:
Contact Name: Gabriel Cardenas
Contact email: [email protected]
Phone: (512) 462-5372
Website: http://www.tsd.state.tx.us
Contact information:
Company: Anonymous Alerts, LLC
Contact email: [email protected]
Phone: (914) 220-8326
Website: http://www.anonymousalerts.com