Social Media

Social media monitoring involves following students’ online activities to identify potential risks, such as signs of self-harm or threats of violence toward others. By staying aware of students’ digital behaviors, schools can intervene early, providing the necessary support and resources to address concerns.

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Considerations for Social Media Monitoring and Response

This guide highlights example practices, concerns, and methods for social media monitoring in a school setting. At the end of the document is an example of the logistical considerations one school district dealt with as they implemented a social media monitoring system.

Toolkits & Guides

School Safety Communications Planning Guide

This guide is intended to serve as a quick-start to help school leaders plan and share school safety-related initiatives and news with their communities.

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Social Media Responsibility With Student Engagement

As new research continues to shed light on the impact it can have on social and emotional health, and with an increase in screen time due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever that we understand how young people are using social media and work with them to instill healthy habits.

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Screenshot of the Michigan State Police School Safety Toolkits, including the School Crisis and Communication Planning, Emergency Preparedness for School Events, and Best Practices for Investigating Student Online Activity. Includes images of walkie talkies, a empty auditorium, and a computer with a magnifying glass on the keyboard.

Toolkits & Guides

Michigan State Police School Safety Toolkits

Today’s schools face challenges that go far beyond the classroom. The Michigan ...

October 22, 2025

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Toolkits & Guides

Michigan Back-to-School Resources for Caregivers

About this Guide As a caregiver, you want your student to return ...

August 15, 2025

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Webinars

Improving Early Detection by Building an Attentive School Environment

This webinar occurred on May 27, 2025. A recording is available for ...

May 27, 2025

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Toolkits & Guides

Considerations for Social Media Monitoring and Response

As more schools become involved in social media monitoring and response, a ...

November 9, 2022

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Toolkits & Guides

School Safety Communications Planning Guide

Recommended Citation Zill, A., Wyatt, E., Miller, B., Schreiber, A., Dressler, K. ...

July 27, 2022

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Clearinghouses

StopBullying.gov

StopBullying.gov is a Clearinghouse with information on identifying and preventing bullying, including ...

December 16, 2021

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Webinars

Social Media Responsibility With Student Engagement

This webinar occurred on April 14, 2021. It is available on-demand through ...

April 14, 2021