Stop School Violence (SAFE NJ)
Stop School Violence (SAFE NJ) supports school communities through anonymous reporting and connections to basic needs, crisis, and mental health resources to encourage early help-seeking and school safety.
Funder: New Jersey Department of Health
Due Dates: October 15, 2026 (Application available) | October 30, 2026 (Application deadline) | November 1, 2026 (Notification)
Funding Amounts: $1,142,000 estimated program funding; award period October 1, 2026–September 30, 2027
Summary: SAFE NJ supports trauma-informed anonymous reporting and connections to basic, crisis, and mental health resources for school communities.
Key Information: This non-competitive continuation award is limited to 501(c)(3) nonprofits previously funded under DFHS26SSV.
Description
The New Jersey Department of Health’s Stop School Violence (SAFE NJ) program supports a trauma-informed, human and healing-centered anonymous reporting system and school safety program for students, staff, families, and communities. It connects families with basic needs, crisis support, and mental health resources while protecting their privacy and dignity. The program encourages school community members to seek help for themselves or others at the earliest possible point.
SAFE NJ combines anonymous reporting capabilities, safeguards, and escalation procedures with local incident management to reduce the burden on school personnel. Through the SAFE NJ app, students learn that asking for help is an important life skill. The statewide initiative also connects students to licensed New Jersey-based mental health counselors through the 2NDFLOOR Youth Helpline.
