An anonymous tip line started by Sandy Hook families has helped prevent 20 school shootings since 2018
On August 10, a possible school shooting was prevented in Crawford County, Arkansas, after the FBI investigated a credible threat reported through Sandy Hook Promise’s tip line, the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System.
Sandy Hook Promise was formed in 2017 by family members affected by the tragedy in Sandy Hook, Connecticut in 2012. Since its formation, the nonprofit has used anonymous tip lines, early intervention strategies, mental health resources, and peer-to-peer training tools to stop gun violence before it occurs.
To date, the nonprofit has been credited with preventing at least 20 planned school shootings. Sandy Hook Promise co-founder Nicole Hockley said, “When one of those schools is yours, 20 isn’t just a number. It means your child came home that day.”
Why is this good news? Sandy Hook Promise was founded out of an immeasurable tragedy. The families impacted by that school shooting have made it their mission to ensure other kids get to come home from school safely with evidence-based programs for teachers, parents, and students to teach them how to identify warning signs and intervene safely — and it’s working.
Two sisters in Gaza won a 2026 Earth Prize for their ‘recycled rubble’ bricks
Teenage sisters Tala Mousa and Farah Mousa started their project “Build Hope — Palestine” after their home was bombed, and they began looking for a way to support their community and introduce solutions to rebuild.
The project transforms rubble from damaged buildings and other locally available materials into reusable, non-load-bearing blocks for garden beds, pavements, and more. Their hands-on workshops also educate young people to expand their impact.
Earlier this year, they were named the Middle East Winners of the 2026 Earth Prize, and received $12,500 to implement their idea.
“The adults of the world have a responsibility to take care of all the kids. It’s one of our most sacred responsibilities. But we just keep killing and maiming and harming kids.”
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