LANSING, Mich. — OK2SAY released its 2022 report Tuesday showing they received more than 7,400 tips last year, up 19% from 2021.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer lauded the student safety program, calling it a valuable tool to safeguard children.
“As a mom and as governor, my top priority is keeping our kids safe,” says Governor Whitmer. “OK2SAY is an effective, nationally recognized program that ensures every child in Michigan has somewhere to go and someone to call. Our kids go through a lot, and our responsibility is to love them, have their backs, and ensure they have the support they need to stay safe. I am so grateful to the Michigan State Police for running this program and supporting young Michiganders. We will continue working together to build on the recent investments we made in school-based mental health and campus safety so every kid can ‘make it’ in Michigan.”
The Michigan Executive Office of the Governor says the state budget for FY 2024 sets aside $378,000 toward the employment of three new OK2SAY technicians to handle the increasing number of reports.
The 2022 report from OK2SAY says the five most reported cases were:
- Bullying (1,344)
- Suicide (1,017)
- Drugs (786)
- Other, including depression, stress, harassment, etc. (645)
- Threats to specific individuals (633)
To report potential threats to students, school employees or buildings, submit a tip to OK2SAY through one of the following options:
- Call 8-555-OK2SAY (855-565-2729)
- Text OK2SAY (652729)
- Email OK2SAY@mi.gov
- Online at OK2SAY.com
- Using the OK2SAY mobile app
Read OK2SAY’s 2022 report below:
2022 OK2SAY Annual Report by WXMI on Scribd
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