A 24-hour, toll-free number has been assigned for all of West Virginia — the same number for ALL schools. It can be reached from instate and from outside the state. When you call this number, you will be talking to an actual person — not a recording. You will be reminded by this operator not to give any information which might identify you. This keeps your identity confidential.
When you call the helpline, you will be issued a number (again, your name need not be given) that the operator enters along with the information you give.
If, after three school days, you call the toll-free helpline number again, you will be given a status report of action taken from your information. Remember, you’ll only need to report your number, not your name.
What we need to know when you call:
What are you reporting? (complaint, problem, suggestion)
What time did or when will the incident occur?
At which school did/will this take place?
Who is the suspect?
What school does the suspect attend?
A description of the incident in the order it took/or will take place
How can we get in touch with you? (OPTIONAL)
What to report?
You should report any information that could have a negative impact on students, school staff or school property. Here are some examples:
Violence
Weapons
Threats
Thefts or property damage
Drug or alcohol abuse
Sexual harassment
These acts are threats to your safety and should be reported.