Threats Are No Joke! is a powerful PSA that highlights the serious consequences of making or sharing threats, even if they're meant as a joke. In this PSA, viewers see how a single text message shared among students quickly escalates into chaos, triggering fear, confusion, and a full law enforcement response. This PSA serves as a critical reminder that in today's world, there's no such thing as “just a joke” when it comes to threats about school violence, school safety, or harm to others. Whether spoken out loud, posted online, or sent in a text, threats, real or fake, can lead to legal consequences, school discipline, and have long-term consequences for a student's future. 

The 211 website and phone number is a great resource to use when looking for any and all local resources/assistance!

2-1-1 is a free service that helps students and families find local resources for food, housing, holiday assistance, and other community support. Counselors can share this number or website to connect families with help quickly and easily.

https://www.211texas.org/get-started/

Common Sense Media: Age-Based Media Reviews for Families

Common Sense Media is the leading source of entertainment and technology recommendations for families. Parents trust our expert reviews and objective advice.

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Take Action | Homeland Security

Guidance on conversations about internet safety, how online child sexual exploitation happens and ways to get involved with the Know2Protect campaign.

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Online Teen Safety Guide - StaySafe.org

Empower teens with an online safety guide, equipped with vital knowledge to navigate the digital world responsibly.

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