STOPit
The STOPit anonymous reporting app is a tool designed to deter and promptly address instances of bullying, school violence, self-harm, and inappropriate behaviors. With STOPit, users can anonymously submit tips, attach photo or video evidence, and privately message school leaders with the necessary information to help everyone involved.
How STOPit Works
The app has three main buttons, each designed for a different kind of support:
- Get Resources
- Provides local listings for food, clothing, shelter, and other basic needs
- Offers self-help tools and guidance for challenges like:
- Anxiety and depression
- Breakups and grief
- Helping friends during tough times
- Crisis Counseling Button
- Connect students and families with crisis counseling resources
- Conversations are secure, private, and designed to help you go from feeling overwhelmed to feeling in control
- Submit a Tip
- Allows you to communicate anonymously with trusted school adults (principals, counselors, social workers)
- How it works:
- Tap Submit a Tip
- Scroll through the list of incident types and select the one that best matches your concern
- Tap Save at the bottom of the screen
- Answer the follow-up questions, providing as much detail as possible
- Tap Submit to send the tip
- Tips are taken seriously and reviewed by school leadership and counselors
- False reports are investigated—this is a tool we must protect to keep it safe for everyone
Privacy and Confidentiality
- STOPit protects your identity when you submit a tip.
- All conversations and data are secure and confidential.
- The goal is to make every student feel safe reaching out for help, without fear of judgement.
Student Reminders
- Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.
- Encourage your friends to use STOPit when they need support.
- Remember: No one has to go through difficult times alone.
- Using STOPit helps connect real needs with real support.
The STOPit app is available on both:
Key Features of the STOPit app
Anonymous Top Submission: Users can anonymously submit tips to designated school personnel, ensuring confidentiality, and encouraging individuals to come forward with their concerns.
Photo or Video Evidence: The app allows for the submission of photo or video evidence to provide additional context or proof of the incident.
Two-Way Anonymous Communication: The app enables users to message anonymously with school personnel until the incident is resolved.
24/7 Crisis Counseling: Recognizing the importance of immediate support, the app connects users in distress with trained crisis counselors. Users can text with a counselor (day or night) until they feel safe and calm.