Full Notification

The Missouri School Violence Hotline (SVH) began in October of 2001. The SVH program is housed in the Department of Social Services, Children’s Division.

Why REPORT IT?
Reporting school violence or threats of violence is important! It is not snitching or tattling to report someone who is planning to hurt classmates or school staff. You may be saving lives and helping your friend or classmate get the help they need. If you hear or see something that is school violence including bullying, cyber bullying, fighting, gang activity, sexual misconduct, threats, weapons or observe something that makes you think a violent event is being planned:

Tell your teacher, counselor, school resource officer, or principal.
If you feel that you cannot tell someone at school, then tell your parents or a trusted adult.

If you feel that you cannot tell an adult… Call 1-866-748-7047. You do not need to leave your name!

How does the School Violence Hotline work?

It is safe and simple! Callers can report school violence concerns to trained, friendly dispatchers at 1-866-748-7047. The dispatcher will create a report of your concern and forward the information immediately. If you choose not to speak to a dispatcher directly, you may also use the online report form. A copy of the report is faxed or e–mailed to law enforcement and the school district official. Local law enforcement and the school district officials will determine how to most appropriately handle the situation.

Who can call the hotline?

Anyone can call the hotline. The School Violence Hotline accepts calls from students, parents, school personnel, and concerned citizens. Calls are always FREE in the United States and can be made from your cell phone, home phone, a pay phone, or a school phone. You never have to give your name and the hotline does not have caller ID.

The School Violence Hotline is a hotline for all of the state of Missouri. The School Violence Hotline will take calls concerning any public or private schools in Missouri, pre–kindergarten – 12th grade. THey take reports occurring on school property, at a school event, on the school bus, at the bus stop, and on the way to and from school.
Callers never have to leave their name and can always remain anonymous. The School Violence Hotline does not use caller ID.

The School Violence Hotline is staffed Monday thru Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. During these hours of operation, professional and friendly dispatchers answer calls and gather information to send reports. There is a recording for after hours with an option to leave a message. If a caller leaves a message with a phone number, a dispatcher will call them the next working day morning. After–hour callers are informed to call 9-1-1, if the incident of school violence requires immediate attention.

The dispatcher will ask you to give the name or describe the person who is intending or committing harm. If you can give names, grades, and the location of the people involved, including any victims, targets, or witnesses, this is very helpful. Dispatchers will also need the name of the school and the city where the incident has occurred or is occurring. No one will require you to give your name.
Dispatchers ask questions about the incident of school violence:
What happened? When did it happen? Where did it occur? Did anyone see or hear what happened?

Dispatchers try to obtain as much information as possible so that a complete report can be sent to local school officials and law enforcement.

Four Ways to Report It! Tips can be anonymous

CALL 1-866-748-7047, toll-free
ONLINE: Fill out a form — 24/7
Download the free “MO ReportIt” App from your App store
TEXT to 847411 using keyword, “Reportit” Include school name and city.
Message & data rates may apply through your carrier.