> ## Documentation Index
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# Threats and Violence FAQ

> Answers to common questions about how Beacon detects, categorizes, and manages Threats and Violence alerts.

The questions below address common topics for administrators and counselors using the Threats and Violence feature in GoGuardian Beacon.

## Detection and Coverage

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  <Accordion title="What online activity does Beacon identify for Threats and Violence?">
    Beacon currently identifies student online activity on search engines including Google, Bing, and Yahoo for Threats and Violence signals.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="If a student's activity falls within both Suicide and Self Harm and Threats and Violence, will two alert cards be generated?">
    Yes, depending on your alert preferences. A student may generate two alert cards for the same online activity — one for a Suicide and Self Harm phase and one for a Threats and Violence category.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Alert Management

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  <Accordion title="Can I filter the Alerts page for Threats and Violence alert cards?">
    Yes. Use the **Filter by theme** section at the top of the **Alerts** page to display only Threats and Violence alert cards. You can also filter by category, student name, date range, risk level, and unresolved status.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Does the Alert Bypass (Snooze) feature work for Threats and Violence alerts?">
    Yes. You can bypass Threats and Violence alerts the same way you bypass Suicide and Self Harm alerts. See the [Snooze Alert](/products/beacon/snooze-alert) article for details.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Escalation Lists

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  <Accordion title="Is there a separate Escalation List for Threats and Violence alerts?">
    You can create a separate Escalation List for Threats and Violence alerts, or use the same Escalation List as Suicide and Self Harm alerts. Configure this under **Settings > Staff Notifications**.
  </Accordion>
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## Resources

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  <Card title="Threats and Violence Parent Notifications" href="/products/beacon/threats-and-violence-parent-notifications">
    Configure automatic parent and guardian email notifications for Threats and Violence alerts.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Threats and Violence Student Messaging" href="/products/beacon/threats-and-violence-student-messaging">
    Display on-screen messages to students when Threats and Violence activity is detected.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Alert Categories" href="/products/beacon/alert-categories">
    Reference for Threats and Violence category names and descriptions.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Configure Alert Notifications" href="/products/beacon/configure-alert-notifications">
    Set up staff notification preferences for all alert types.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>