2026 Conference Archive
Empowering Students, Preventing Tragedy: Implementing the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System
First Presenter's Highest Degree Earned
M.A.
Year First Presenter's Degree Was Awarded
2012
First Presenter's Field of Study
Conflict Management
Institution Where First Presenter Received Highest Degree
Lipscomb University
First Presenter's Institution
Sandy Hook Promise
First Presenter's Brief Bio and Description of Credentials for This Presentation
Brian Bailey is a business development leader at Sandy Hook Promise, leading strategic partnerships and outreach across the Southeast to help school districts implement violence prevention programs. He supports schools in developing sustainable safety systems that empower students, staff, and families to recognize warning signs and act before tragedy occurs. Through a collaborative and data-driven approach, Brian helps districts implement school safety solutions that educate and empower youth and adults to build upstander behaviors and foster safer, more supportive learning environments.
Location
Ballroom E
Document Type
Individual Presentation
Primary Strand
School Safety
Relevance to Primary Strand
This session supports the School Safety strand by demonstrating how prevention, preparedness, and response intersect through the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System (ARS). Participants will learn how proactive reporting, 24/7 crisis center support, and coordinated school teams strengthen early intervention and threat mitigation. The session highlights an evidence-informed solution that empowers students to use their voices to create stronger, safer schools. Through practical examples, participants will explore how the Say Something ARS integrates with existing safety initiatives to guide prevention planning and continuous improvement. Attendees will also learn how the Say Something program provides the foundation for the ARS, building a culture of awareness and action.
Alignment with School Improvement Plan Topics
School Safety
Brief Program Description
In this interactive session, participants will learn how the Say Something ARS helps schools prevent violence, suicide, and other forms of harm through 24/7 crisis center support, district-level response protocols, and student-led prevention initiatives. District and school leaders will leave with a clearer understanding of implementation timelines, compliance requirements, and practical strategies to engage students, staff, and families in building a culture of upstander behavior and safety awareness.
Summary
As schools across the Southeast work to strengthen student safety and meet new legislative requirements, many districts are turning to the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System (Say Something ARS), a proven solution from Sandy Hook Promise that empowers students to speak up before tragedy occurs.
In this interactive session, participants will learn how the Say Something ARS helps schools prevent violence, suicide, and other forms of harm through 24/7 crisis center support, district-level response protocols, and student-led prevention initiatives. District and school leaders will leave with a clearer understanding of implementation timelines, compliance requirements, and practical strategies to engage students, staff, and families in building a culture of upstander behavior and safety awareness.
Learning Objective 1
Understand how the Say Something ARS supports school safety and violence prevention efforts across the Southeast.
Learning Objective 2
Explore how anonymous reporting systems strengthen student voice, trust, and early intervention in K–12 settings.
Learning Objective 3
Identify the steps, stakeholders, and best practices for successful ARS implementation and sustainability.
Start Date
6-1-2026 10:15 AM
End Date
6-1-2026 11:30 AM
Recommended Citation
Bailey, Brian N., "Empowering Students, Preventing Tragedy: Implementing the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System" (2026). Southeast Conference on School Climate. 1.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/secsc/2026/2026/1
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Empowering Students, Preventing Tragedy: Implementing the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System
Ballroom E
As schools across the Southeast work to strengthen student safety and meet new legislative requirements, many districts are turning to the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System (Say Something ARS), a proven solution from Sandy Hook Promise that empowers students to speak up before tragedy occurs.
In this interactive session, participants will learn how the Say Something ARS helps schools prevent violence, suicide, and other forms of harm through 24/7 crisis center support, district-level response protocols, and student-led prevention initiatives. District and school leaders will leave with a clearer understanding of implementation timelines, compliance requirements, and practical strategies to engage students, staff, and families in building a culture of upstander behavior and safety awareness.
