Baldwin County Schools Introduces STOPit: A New Way to Speak Up and Stay Safe

At Baldwin County Schools, one of our top priorities is ensuring that every student feels safe, supported, and heard. We want our schools to be places where students can focus on learning and growing, without fear, and without feeling alone when something isn’t right.

That’s why we’re introducing STOPit, a secure reporting tool designed to give students a private and effective way to speak up.

STOPit allows students to report serious concerns either for themselves or on behalf of someone else. These may include:

• Ongoing bullying

• Threats of violence

• Concerns about self-harm

• Drug activity

• Any situation that places someone at risk

  
  

STOPit is not intended for everyday disagreements or minor conflicts. It is a resource for situations that cross a line and require adult attention.

One of the most important features of STOPit is that reports can be made anonymously. Every submission goes directly to our school safety teams, who are trained to respond appropriately and quickly. In addition, the app connects students to trained mental health counselors 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year for immediate support when needed.

Research and real-world experience show that in many serious incidents, someone knew something beforehand. Speaking up can truly make a difference and in some cases, it can even save a life.

Together, we can continue building a culture where students feel empowered to look out for one another and confident that their voices matter.

👉 Watch the Safety Sessions video below to learn more about STOPit and how to use it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Fye4OwaB_4