Introducing SPEAK UP New Mexico!

• SPEAK UP New Mexico is a statewide awareness and educational initiative of the New Mexico Public Education Department that can SAVE LIVES!

• SPEAK UP New Mexico provides students with TOOLS to improve the safety of their schools and communities. Based on the fact that in 81% of school shootings the attackers tell other students about their plans beforehand, The SPEAK UP New Mexico program empowers students to report threats of weapon-related violence.

• SPEAK UP New Mexico features an ANONYMOUS TOLL-FREE HOTLINE for students to report threats of violence at school - 1-866-SPEAK-UP.

• The SPEAK UP New Mexico hotline is supported by a school-based awareness initiative, as well as a statewide media campaign including powerful public service announcements.