What is the difference between a safety check and a formal referral?

What is the difference between a safety check and a formal referral?

• A. A safety check establishes a long-term plan; a formal referral is immediate.
• B. A safety check assesses immediate risk; a formal referral connects the student with counseling or community resources.
• C. A safety check requires law enforcement; a referral does not.
• D. There is no difference.

Answer: (B)