Student in “Say Something” program stops planned attack at a Cincinnati school
CINCINNATI, OH – A student from a middle school in Cincinnati proved effectiveness of Sandy Hook’s “Say Something” program after they heard another student making threats to bomb the school.
The student who made the threats also tried to recruit other people to shoot students as they escaped out of the building. The student was arrested and put in police custody.
“Say Something” is a free research-based program designed by the Sandy Hook Promise to train students how to notice warning signs, signals, and threats from friends and individuals who want to hurt themselves or others and to talk to a trusted adult for help. The program is focused on educating students across the country to prevent violence before it happens by familiarizing them with mental health and wellness programs to identify, intervene, and help at-risk individuals.
“I never imagined how immediately ‘Say Something’ would become relevant in our school,” said a guidance counselor from the school.
Most of the time, threats to others, violence, and suicide are communicated in some way before the incident occurs.
“Our ‘Say Something’ program has the potential to protect thousands of children,” said Nicole Hockley, Managing Director of Sandy Hook Promise and mother of 6-year-old Dylan Hockley, who was killed in the Sandy Hook massacre.
“We’ve already seen how it has protected students in Cincinnati. Imagine how many families could be spared the agony of losing a loved one,” she added.
All schools and youth organizations are able to register and join in “Say Something” to educate students, teachers, and the community about preventing future school violence.
Visit www.sandyhookpromise.org for more information.
WATCH: Sandy Hook Promise's "Say Something" program video.
