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Safer Online Standards (S.O.S.) Provide Evidence-Based Framework for Youth Online Protection

The Safer Online Standards (S.O.S.) offer policymakers a practical, evidence-based framework for youth online protection. This non-partisan rating system evaluates how effectively technology platforms impact youth mental health and respond to suicide-related content, offering legislators and regulators a credible reference point for smarter policymaking. S.O.S. supports innovation while establishing clear benchmarks for platform responsibility, creating a pathway for bipartisan solutions to youth mental health challenges.

As part of our effort to engage policymakers nationwide, we have developed messaging resources and graphics highlighting how S.O.S. can inform legislative and regulatory approaches to youth online safety. We encourage legislators, staff, and policy organizations to share these resources with your networks and colleagues.

Evidence-based youth online protection is possible. S.O.S. offers non-partisan standards that promote accountability without stifling innovation.

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Youth mental health and online safety demand bipartisan solutions grounded in evidence, not ideology. The Safer Online Standards give policymakers what reactive legislation cannot: measurable benchmarks, independent evaluation, and a framework that encourages continuous platform improvement. By promoting transparency rather than prescribing specific technical solutions, S.O.S. allows for innovation while establishing clear expectations for platform responsibility. These standards can serve as a valuable reference for legislative initiatives, regulatory guidance, and oversight activities—providing a common language for discussing platform accountability.

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Policymakers face a critical challenge: how do we protect young people online without stifling innovation or resorting to blanket bans? The Safer Online Standards (S.O.S.) offer a practical solution. These evidence-based standards, developed by experts and informed by youth voices, evaluate platform performance across 24 benchmarks in five key areas affecting youth mental health and safety. S.O.S. provides legislators with independent, transparent ratings that can inform smarter policy approaches—promoting accountability while preserving space for innovation. This non-partisan framework offers a credible reference point for both regulation and voluntary industry adoption.
Learn how S.O.S. can support your policy work www.thementalhealthcoalition.org

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S.O.S. offers policymakers what blanket bans can't: measurable standards, platform accountability, and room for innovation.
A smarter approach to youth online protection www.thementalhealthcoalition.org

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S.O.S. provides policymakers with expert-developed standards for youth online safety—offering an alternative to blanket bans while ensuring platform accountability.
Learn the framework www.thementalhealthcoalition.org

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