Say Something Week

Community

In four out of five school shootings, the attacker told people their plans ahead of time. During Say Something Week, Valley Oaks Health is sharing the signs of potential violence and asking you to say something when you see something.

Recognize the signs

Those who have an increased risk of hurting themselves or others often show signs before acting on their violent thoughts. When you know what to look for, you can recognize these signs and prevent something terrible.

Warning signs can include:

Withdrawing from people and activities
Consistent bullying of others or being bullied by others
Extreme mood or personality changes
Talking about plans to harm themselves or others
Bringing a weapon to school
Recruiting others to join an act of violence
Warning students to stay away from schools or events

Take it serious, act immediately

Students that recognize any of this behavior should talk to a trusted adult immediately. If you are a teacher or adult that is concerned for a student, reach out to the proper channels (school administrators, law enforcement, etc.) as soon as possible. Acting quickly can prevent a terrible situation.

Say something

Whether it’s speaking up about a potential danger or sharing the warning signs with others, it’s important to say something about school violence. By standing up and speaking out, you can build a safer, more supportive community.

March 1, 2021

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