Safety Information
Threat Assessment Information for Families
What is a threat assessment team?
- A threat assessment team is a group of IU staff and officials who convene to identify, evaluate, and address threats or potential threats to school security. Threat assessment teams review incidents of threatening behavior by students, parents, school employees, or other individuals. Members of a threat assessment team might include officials who can assist in making such decisions, such as school principals, counselors, and teachers, as well as local law enforcement officers. LIU has threat assessment teams in each of its district-based program, its Preschool program, and at Franklin Learning Center, Paradise and York Learning Center.
Who do I contact if I have concerns?
- The S2SS Program will be accessible via a link on our website (www.iu12.org) and is also available to download (for free) to your device or your child’s device.
- For those who prefer to report a tip by phone, the number is 1-844-SAF2SAY (1-844-723-2729).
Dear Parent/Guardian:
You and your child have an opportunity to complete an online educational program about the importance of reporting possible threats to school safety. There are separate programs for you and your child. The student program takes approximately 15 minutes and the parent program takes approximately 25 minutes. Both programs will explain the state requirement for schools to have threat assessment teams and how this process works at your school. There are important messages about the prevention of violence that will help keep our school safe.
The educational program is voluntary. No action will be taken against the school, you, or your child if you or your child does not participate. During the program, students and parents will be asked questions to measure what they know about school safety and what they have learned from the program. Students and parents will not give their names and all answers are anonymous (no one will know how you or your child answered the questions). Results will be analyzed by researchers at the University of Virginia and summarized in a report.
You can complete the student program by visiting: www.schoolthreatassessment.com.
Enter the preview code: ss4mvs
You can complete the parent program is by visiting www.schoolthreatassessment.com
Enter the parent code to begin: px554c
Thank you for your cooperation in this important school safety program.
Dr. Jennifer Leese
Safe2Say Something Anonymous Tip Reporting System
Safe2Say Something is a youth violence prevention program run by the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General. The program teaches youth and adults how to recognize warning signs and signals, especially within social media, from individuals who may be a threat to themselves or others and to “say something” BEFORE it is too late.
Learn more about this program on the Safe2Say Something website.
Submit an anonymous tip on the Safe2Say Something website.
Submit an anonymous by calling 1-844-SAF2SAY (723-2729)
How it works:
- Submit an anonymous tip report through the Safe2SaySomething system
- Crisis center reviews, assesses and processes all submissions
- Crisis center sends all submissions to school administration and/or law enforcement for intervention
- If needed, crisis center may contact tipster anonymously through the app
Cybersecurity and Digital Safety Resources for Caregivers and Community
The Lincoln Intermediate Unit team has curated a list of resources and tips designed to help families and community members increase their awareness of cybersecurity and digital safety issues individuals of all ages may encounter, including children. The following resources are provided for your reference and information.
Cybersecurity Safety & Awareness
SchoolSafety.gov – Cyber Safety Resources for K‑12 Families
Resources on passwords, online safety, cyberbullying, and digital behavior tips for students and families.
U.S. Department of Justice – Keeping Children Safe Online
Practical advice for parents on internet safety, predator awareness, and family communication.
REMS TA Center – Cyber Safety & Student Data Privacy
Fact sheets and training for parents and schools on cybersecurity and data privacy.
Conversations & Tools for Parents & Guardians
Stop.Think.Connect. Parent & Educator Campaign
Simple, shareable tips to help families understand and talk about cyber threats.
NetSmartz (National Center for Missing & Exploited Children)
Interactive safety resources, videos, and conversation starters for families.
Common Sense Media
A leading nonprofit offering age-appropriate guidance, tools, and curriculum to help families:
- Cyberbullying Resources – Articles, videos, and conversation starters for handling online bullying at different ages.
- Privacy & Internet Safety Guides – Research-backed advice on safe usernames, privacy controls, parental monitoring, and understanding online data risks.
- Social Media & Device Guidance – Helps decide when to give a child a phone, how to set rules, and how to talk about apps and content.
- Digital Citizenship Curriculum – Used in over 90,000 schools to teach kids how to be informed, responsible, and safe digital citizens
Reporting Tools & Urgent Safety
CyberTipline (National Center for Missing & Exploited Children)
Report child exploitation or abuse online. Available 24/7.
StopRansomware.gov – Cyber Threat Information Hub
Resources to understand and respond to cyber incidents, including school-related threats.