Is STOPit really anonymous?
STOPit is truly anonymous. The school has no ability to identify the submitter of a report or message. At their discretion, an end user may choose to voluntarily provide identifying information in the content of their report or message.

How does the STOPit mobile app work?
Once the STOPit mobile app is downloaded to the student’s phone, it provides them with several powerful features. The Report feature can be used to anonymously submit an incident report consisting of an image, video, and/or text to school contacts who can respond to the incident and get help to the student in need. The STOPit mobile app also allows for anonymous two-way communication between students and school administrators with STOPit Messenger.

What happens after a STOPit report is made?
After a report is made in STOPit, the following steps are taken:

During this process, the Principal, AP, or Dean will interview all students involved in the incident. If needed, the Principal, AP or Dean will contact the parents of students involved to inform them of this report, and begin the investigative process.
When necessary, interim steps will be taken to ensure the safety of the targeted student while the investigation is taking place.
The student who was targeted is encouraged to report any retaliation or continued mistreatment now or in the future to the administrator, his/her parents, and/or the police (when necessary) immediately.
Appropriate consequences will be given to the student committing the bullying behavior.
The targeted student will be offered strategies for dealing with bullying.
Staff members (specials teachers, bus drivers, etc.) will be involved on a need to know basis.

What student information does the school or user need to provide to STOPit?
None! STOPit does not require any end user information whatsoever. Information provided by STOPit app users is also kept private and secure. Please read our Privacy Policy. To learn more about the commitment to keeping data provided by students safe, learn more about the Student Privacy Pledge, to which STOPit is a signatory.

What information do you collect or share about my child, and what are my rights as a Parent?
RSD122 only discloses your child’s information to third parties which are required as part of the services that STOPit provides, and as described in our Children’s Privacy Policy. To learn more about our commitment to keeping data provided by students safe, learn more about the Student Privacy Pledge, to which STOPit is a signatory. As a parent, you have the right to review the personal information that we collect from your child who is under the age of 13. You may also request that RSD122 delete this information and refuse to allow any further collection or use of your child’s information. If you would like to exercise any of these rights, or have any questions regarding your child’s use of STOPit, RSD122 urges you to first contact officials at your child’s school, which has provided them with access to STOPit, and RSD122 may direct you to them. You may also contact RSD122, using the contact information below. RSD122 may ask you to provide additional details, including verification of your parental status, to protect your child’s privacy.

Who receives the reports my child submits via STOPit?
Reports and Messenger messages will be received by the contacts designated by the school and district administrators.

Can I as a parent, teacher or community member use the app to report incidents?
Yes, parents, teachers and community members can make an anonymous report via the STOPit app or through the desktop reporting link.

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