The Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL) at 1-800-715-4225. GCAL is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year. GCAL link can be found here.
Another resource for students and families is the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, and prevention and crisis resources. Further information can be found here.
Internet Safety:
Cobb County Social Work : Pam Kretzmer
Prevention/ Intervention
Drug Information & Resources:
Sgt. Ray Drew of Crimes Against Children a special victim unit of the Cobb County Police Department: Resources for online predators
Thorn
A non-profit organization that identifies critical technical needs and produces tools that allow law enforcement to stay ahead of perpetrators and identify more children. Their research has helped speed up the identification and removal of child abuse content. More information can be found on their website: www.thorn.org
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
NCMEC is the nation’s clearinghouse and comprehensive reporting center for all issues related to the prevention of an recovery from child victimization. They work with law enforcement and have a CyberTipline to report an incident. More information can be found on their website: www.missingkids.org/home
Another resource for students and families is the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, and prevention and crisis resources. Further information can be found here.
Internet Safety:
- Internet Safety- Art It Out
- Internet Safety Tips
- Safety Guide for Parents: SnapChat
- Safety Guide for Parents: MOMO Challenge
Cobb County Social Work : Pam Kretzmer
Prevention/ Intervention
- CCSD Internet Safety Resources
- Drug Watch: Information on Vaping and E-Cigarettes
- Pope High School Vaping Presentation
- Georgia Code Bullying Statue
- Understanding Playful vs. Hurtful Teasing and Bullying Behavior
- Cyber-Bullying
- Empowering Student to Curb Bullying
- Managing Anxiety During the Corona Virus Pandemic
- Ways to Help a Child Who is Suffering from Anxiety
- How to Overcome Feeling Overwhelmed
- Habits, Willpower, and Regulating our Environment
Drug Information & Resources:
Sgt. Ray Drew of Crimes Against Children a special victim unit of the Cobb County Police Department: Resources for online predators
Thorn
A non-profit organization that identifies critical technical needs and produces tools that allow law enforcement to stay ahead of perpetrators and identify more children. Their research has helped speed up the identification and removal of child abuse content. More information can be found on their website: www.thorn.org
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
NCMEC is the nation’s clearinghouse and comprehensive reporting center for all issues related to the prevention of an recovery from child victimization. They work with law enforcement and have a CyberTipline to report an incident. More information can be found on their website: www.missingkids.org/home