What This Module Trains

This module trains civilians to use social media as a disciplined investigative system—not for expression, speculation, or attention. You learn how to structure outreach, generate leads, coordinate public input, and track progress using real-world methods applied to active investigations. The focus is on control, clarity, and measurable outcomes—turning scattered attention into organized investigative effort.

Curriculum

1 Chapter · 14 Lessons

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    Social Media for Community-Driven Investigations

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      Lesson 1 — Social Media as an Investigative Tool (Not Expression)

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      Lesson 2 — Building Outreach Materials & Structured Onboarding

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      Lesson 3 — How to Grow Your Investigation Team Without Losing Control

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      Lesson 4 —Creating Effective Social Media Outreach and Engaging the Public

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      Lesson 5 — Structuring Incentives and Tracking Progress for Long-Term Accountability in Larry Margulies' Case.

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      Lesson 6 — Engaging the Community for Real-Time Investigative Collaboration on Social Media

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      Lesson 7: Designing Community-Driven Social Media Campaigns for Investigations

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      Lesson 8 — Using Social Media for Real-Time Investigative Collaboration

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      Lesson 9 — Leveraging Social Media to Track and Measure Progress in the Investigation

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      Lesson 10 — Ethical Considerations for Investigations on Social Media

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      Lesson 11 — Mobilizing Community Support through Social Media for Investigative Success

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      Lesson 12 — Engaging the Media and External Organizations for Your Investigation

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      Lesson 13 — Sustaining Public Interest and Building Long-Term Strategy for Investigations

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      Lesson 14 — Final Project: Create Viral Social Media Content for Community-Driven Investigations

What You Will Do in This Module

You will work directly with structured social media scenarios designed to simulate real investigative conditions. You will: • Identify the difference between attention and actionable information • Structure posts that generate usable leads • Organize incoming responses without losing control • Track engagement and convert it into progress • Apply discipline to public-facing investigation work This module is not passive content. You begin applying structure immediately.

Continue Into the Academy

Continue your training with full access to structured investigative systems that turn public attention into organized action.

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