Gaggle Solutions for the Public Sector

As mental health concerns continue to rise among K-12 students, it’s essential for New Jersey districts to closely monitor students’ online activities and step in when risky behaviors or concerning content emerges. Gaggle Safety Management not only identifies questionable content but also ensures it doesn’t reach its intended recipient, helping prevent potential harm.

Our platform carefully reviews flagged content and determines whether district intervention is necessary. When intervention is required, it’s classified as an incident, and an alert is sent. These incidents can include concerns such as self-harm, suicide ideation, violent threats, nudity, sexual content, bullying, and substance abuse.

Incidents are categorized based on severity. “Questionable Content” (QCON) refers to content that suggests concern but doesn’t pose an immediate danger, while “Possible Student Situation” (PSS) incidents signal a more urgent, immediate risk.

In all cases, we adopt a conservative approach to ensure student safety, prioritizing caution when assessing situations that may be unclear.

Gaggle Therapy offers an accessible way for districts across New Jersey to provide mental health support to both students and staff. With ongoing teletherapy and mental health coaching, our program offers flexible, weekly 45-minute sessions conducted via FERPA- and HIPAA-compliant video calls. Best of all, there’s no cost to families or educators.

Students are matched with licensed mental health professionals experienced in working with children and teens, ensuring tailored, expert support.

Gaggle ReachOut empowers New Jersey students to access mental health support when they need it most, via text, phone, or live chat. This immediate connection to trained crisis counselors provides critical, real-time help. If necessary, our team informs district leaders about issues that arise.

Here are just a few examples of how students have used ReachOut:

• Suicidal thoughts: A student, overwhelmed by thoughts of suicide, contacted ReachOut for support. Our counselors provided empathetic guidance, making the student feel heard and understood during this challenging time.

• Emotional struggles: Students navigating feelings of depression or stress have sought advice from ReachOut on how to cope with their emotional turmoil.

• Difficult family dynamics: A student dealing with a difficult family situation sought support from ReachOut. The platform offered a confidential space for the student to express their emotions and receive guidance during this tough time.

• Grief and loss: When a student lost a loved one, ReachOut was there to provide comfort and a place for the student to express their grief.

For students who might hesitate to seek help from school personnel due to fear of judgment or lack of access, ReachOut offers a safe, confidential outlet.

Gaggle’s SpeakUp for Safety service empowers students to report concerns directly through our tipline. Our team of safety experts works around the clock to assess potential threats and escalate issues when necessary. Should a tip indicate an immediate risk to student safety, Gaggle promptly notifies designated contacts within the district. In urgent situations, Gaggle will even initiate wellness checks to ensure the student’s safety.