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Student Safety

Student Safety

When students share concerns about non-suicidal self injury, suicide, threats, or abuse, counselors and student support specialists will ensure the child’s safety and confidentially coodinate services with the parent/guardian and other necessary personnel.

Child Abuse

Anyone who suspects that a child has been or may be abused or neglected has a legal responsibility under Texas law to report the suspicions to law enforcement or to Child Protective Services (CPS). 

Abuse or neglect may be physical, sexual, mental, or emotional. includes physical abuse, including sexual abuse, and mental and emotional abuse. 

 

If your child is a victim of abuse, neglect, trafficking, or other maltreatment, the school counselor or principal will provide counseling options for you and your child.. Texas Health and Human Services also manages early intervention counseling programs. 

 

To find out what services may be available in your county, see Texas Health and Human Services’ Family Support Services Program Locator (https://fss.hhs.texas.gov/Programs_Available_In_Your_County/default.asp). 

Reports of abuse, trafficking, or neglect may be made to the CPS division of the DFPS at 1 800-252-5400 or online at Texas Abuse Hotline Website (www.txabusehotline.org).

Suicide Prevention

Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States (Centers for Disease Control).

 

Help is Available

  • Speak to someone today if you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts.
  • 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988, 24 hours/day
  • Police: 911
  • Contact your school counselor or other trusted adult
  • Go to a hospital emergency room

Know the Signs

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Healthy vs. Unhealthy Relationships

In 2021, about 1 in 12 teens experienced physical dating violence, and about 1 in 10 teens experienced sexual dating violence (Centers for Disease Control). Teen dating violence is preventable, and resources are available for youth and their families.

 

Help is Available

Love is Respect: 1-866-331-9474 or text LOVEIS to 22522

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE or text 88788

Contact your school counselor or other trusted adult

 

Know the Signs

  • Extreme jealousy
  • Preventing you from spending time with others
  • Insulting, shaming, or demeaning you
  • Controlling plans, activities, or finances
  • Pressuring you to do things that make you feel uncomfortable
  • Intimidating you with actions or facial expressions
  • Threatening harm to you or those you love