> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://attend.hackclub.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Reporting an incident

If something happens at an event — or around one — that makes you or someone else unsafe or uncomfortable, tell us. Attend has a confidential incident report form that goes directly to Hack Club HQ.

![The incident report form](https://mintcdn.com/hack-club/fFe-gHR4JhFpaSjb/participants/images/incident-form.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=fFe-gHR4JhFpaSjb\&q=85\&s=9a3aa7c95a9e11698e49710d1062bdc1)

## How to report

1. Click **Report Incident** in the top navigation. (It's also linked from the Attend home page, so it works **even if you can't sign in**.)
2. If you're signed in, your name and email are pre-filled; otherwise fill them in (plus a quick human-verification check). A phone number is required — the team uses it if they need more information or to send you updates on your case.
3. Say **what best describes you** (attendee, parent, volunteer, …) and pick the **event**.
4. Choose the **incident type** and how urgent it is, from **S0** (happening right now: medical emergencies, fire, a missing participant) to **S3** (something to follow up after the event). Use **S0** sparingly — it literally rings the safeguarding team's personal phones. The form has the full triage chart.
5. Describe the incident in one line, then add notes — be as thorough as you can. You can attach up to 10 files (photos, screenshots) if they help.
6. **Submit report.**

> [!WARNING]
>
> **Medical emergency?** Call 911 (or your local emergency number) and get the person help **first**. The form comes after.

## What happens to your report

* Your report is **100% confidential**: it goes directly to Hack Club HQ's safeguarding team and is not accessible to other Hack Club staff members.
* The average response time is a few hours, and someone will follow up using the contact details you gave.
* Questions about the process itself? You can reach out directly to [deven@hackclub.com](mailto:deven@hackclub.com).

## Organizing an event?

If you help run an event, your event's **Incidents** in the admin keeps a record for your team and can escalate to HQ from there. See [Incidents: your log and Hack Club HQ](https://attend.hackclub.com/docs/organizers/reporting-incidents.md).

## When should I report?

When in doubt, report. Harassment, bullying, safety hazards, someone breaking the Code of Conduct, something that just felt wrong — the team would much rather hear about something small than miss something big. Reporting on behalf of someone else is also completely fine — file freely and candidly.


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