GoGuardian Beacon
A suicide and self-harm prevention tool for schools.
Overview
GoGuardian Beacon is a specialized early alert system focused on student safety and mental health. It is designed to identify students who may be at risk of suicide or self-harm by monitoring their online activities on school-issued devices. When the system detects concerning content, it sends alerts to a designated list of school counselors, administrators, or other responders, enabling them to intervene quickly. Some plans also offer 24/7 human review and escalation to parents.
✨ Key Features
- Online Activity Monitoring
- Self-Harm and Suicide Risk Alerts
- Customizable Alert Escalation Lists
- 24/7 Human Review and Parent Notifications (Beacon 24/7 plan)
- Actionable Insights and Reporting
- Deployment across Chrome, Windows, and Mac
- Phase-based risk level identification
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Focus specifically on suicide and self-harm prevention.
- Option for 24/7 human-reviewed alerts and parent notification.
- Integration with the widely used GoGuardian Admin filtering tool.
Unique Value: Provides a critical layer of student safety by proactively identifying cries for help online, enabling schools to intervene before a tragedy occurs.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Alerting schools to instances of students searching for self-harm methods.
- Facilitating timely wellness checks and interventions by school counselors.
- Creating a safer online environment on school devices.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Schools looking for an academic early alert system (e.g., for grades or attendance).
- Higher education institutions.
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more specialized focus on suicide and self-harm compared to broader content filtering and classroom management tools, with the added service of 24/7 human-reviewed alerts for immediate escalation.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
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