About Us

-- **Text 2 Stop It!** is dedicated to making schools safer by giving every student a simple, anonymous, and effective way to speak up when they see bullying, harassment, or unsafe behavior. We believe that the best way to prevent harm in schools is to remove barriers to reporting and to give students a voice they trust. ### Our Mission At Text 2 Stop It!, our mission is to empower students, educators, and school communities to speak up and stay safe by providing a trusted, anonymous, two-way texting platform that enables real-time reporting of bullying, harassment, and unsafe behaviors. We strive to remove barriers, preserve confidentiality, and ensure every voice can be heard — so that incidents are promptly addressed, school cultures become safer, and children can learn without fear. ### How It Works * Students send an anonymous text to our secure system when they witness or experience bullying or other harmful behavior. * Our two-way text system allows for follow-up questions (time, date, location, witnesses) while keeping the student’s identity hidden. * The alert and conversation transcript are forwarded to designated school personnel or administrators trained to intervene. * We can operate as a **stand-alone solution** for schools and districts — or integrate seamlessly into an existing system to enhance responsiveness and student comfort. * The result: greater reporting, more timely interventions, and safer school environments. ### Our Impact In pilot programs in Maryland, our model achieved a **reduction in bullying incidents of over 71%** in the participating school system. That success proves that anonymous, two-way texting isn’t just an option — it’s a game-changer for school safety. We continue to measure outcomes, track trends, and refine our approach so that schools across the state (and beyond) can benefit from proven, data-driven results. ### Why We Stand Out * **Anonymity:** Students don’t need to give their name or fear retaliation. * **Two-Way Communication:** Texting back and forth allows clarity, context, and actionable information. * **Ease & Accessibility:** Most students already use texting; no special app downloads or logins required. * **Flexible Deployment:** Use it standalone or plug it into existing school safety systems. * **Proven Results:** Our pilot implementations have shown dramatic reductions in harmful behavior; we are committed to expanding that success. ### Our Vision We envision every school being a safe place where every student feels heard, protected, and empowered. No student should stand alone. No incident should go unreported. By combining modern communication technology with trusted processes, Text 2 Stop It! aims to change school culture — one text at a time. ### Get Involved If you are a school administrator, parent, student advocate, or legislator looking for a reliable way to improve school safety and student voice — we’re ready to partner with you. Contact us to learn how we can integrate our solution into your school or district, or to pilot our model and start delivering measurable results. **Contact:** Alvin Butler, Executive Director Email: [alvinbutler@text2them.com](mailto:alvinbutler@text2them.com) Mobile/Text: 240-391-8510