Safe Tech Solutions is a collaboration of leading non-profits that provides engaging and comprehensive K-12 media safety programs to empower students and parents to thrive in today’s digital world.
The amount of time the average teenager spends on social media doubles their risk of depression and anxiety.
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH)
Surgeon general issues new advisory about effects social media use has on Youth Mental Health. HHS.gov. https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2023/05/23/surgeon-general-issues-new-advisory-about-effects-social-media-use-has-youth-mental-health.html
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Children who spent more than 2 hours a day looking at a screen got lower scores on thinking and language tests.
Muppalla, S. K., Vuppalapati, S., Reddy Pulliahgaru, A., & Sreenivasulu, H. (2023). Effects of Excessive Screen Time on Child Development: An Updated Review and Strategies for Management. Cureus, 15(6), e40608. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.40608
“The vast majority of our problems come from social media.”
School Principal
45.5%
45.5% of 13-17-year-olds have been cyberbullied.
Patchin, Ph.D, Justin. “2021 Cyberbullying Data.” Accessed November 22, 2023, https://cyberbullying.org/2021-cyberbullying-data.
34%
34% of 13-17-year-olds agreed it was normal for kids to share their own nudes.
Self-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Material: Youth Attitudes and Experiences in 2020 Findings from 2020 quantitative research among 9-17 year olds Research conducted by Thorn in partnership with Benenson Strategy Group. (2021).
30%
40%
30% of teens were exposed to porn at school, 40% of those said they saw it at school weekly, some from school-issued devices.
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/sites/default/files/research/report/2022-teens-and-pornography-final-web.pdf
The Solution
We are thrilled to announce a groundbreaking, evidence-based set of media safety education programs designed collaboratively for K-12 students and their parents. This program tackles online issues with a natural, age-appropriate approach. The initiative is a partnership between four renowned non-profit organizations—White Ribbon Week, Project STAND, Fight the New Drug, and Raise.
These organizations have been leaders in this field for over a decade, boasting a track record of successful interventions. They bring together their collective research and expertise to offer school districts a comprehensive and unique digital safety solution.
Safe Tech Solutions addresses several key challenges:
Standardization for School Districts
Provides a consistent framework across all schools within a district, ensuring uniformity in the messaging about online safety.
Scientifically Robust & Cohesive
Well-researched and scientifically sound, ensuring a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to media safety.
Appropriate for All Ages
Engaging content and activities are developmentally suited to students’ interest and understanding to maximize impact and learning while promoting a naturally progressing understanding.
Trusted Reputation
Already trusted by numerous schools, the programs’ credibility and effectiveness are well-established.
Cost-Effective & Simple Implementation
Offers an affordable, straightforward, turnkey approach with minimal planning and instruction time.
Safe Tech Solutions represents a significant step forward in equipping both students and parents with the tools and knowledge necessary for navigating the digital world safely and responsibly.