DATA & VICTIM MAP
Formal statistics are limited because no public health databases monitor CHALLENGES
INTERACTIVE MAP OF
“PASSOUT CHALLENGE” VICTIMS
Learn about victims in your area and across the globe with over 1,250 deaths tracked and documented.
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"Blackout"
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"choking challenge"
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"space monkey"
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"tap out"
~ "Blackout" ~ "choking challenge" ~ "space monkey" ~ "tap out"
“If we tell kids, they’ll try it”
EDUCATING KIDS
& DEBUNKING THE MYTH
Reality: Most kids already know that education makes it safer
This concern is common and incorrect.
Most students have already heard about these challenges—
they just don’t fully understand the risk.
After Erik’s Cause training, curiosity doesn’t increase—
it decreases.
Students leave with clearer judgment and real-world skills.
They’re more likely to say no, speak up, walk away, and ask for help.
This isn’t about introducing ideas.
It’s about building skills.
When kids are equipped, they don’t become more curious—
they become more confident.
WHAT THE DATA SHOWS
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Students don’t just learn the risks—they learn why decisions feel harder in the moment.
After training, students report a stronger understanding of how their brains work—
and show improved decision-making, including greater willingness to pause, say no, and seek help.Insight leads to better choices.
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Most students have already heard about these challenges—
they just don’t understand the risk.After training, curiosity doesn’t increase—
it decreases.Students gain clearer judgment and practical skills to respond in real situations.
They’re more likely to say no, speak up, walk away, and ask for help.
Education doesn’t spark curiosity— it reduces it.
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After training, students don’t just understand more—
they act differently.They’re more likely to say no, speak up, walk away, and ask for help when it matters most.
This is where education makes the difference—turning awareness into action.
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After training, curiosity shifts away from risky behaviors and toward understanding consequences, safety, and how to make better decisions.
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Students leave with clear, practical ways to refuse—using confidence, body language, and simple strategies they can use in real situations.
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Students consistently point to key lessons: challenges aren’t safe, pressure removes choice, and it’s okay to speak up or ask for help.