diff --git a/src/components/moderation/EscalationDialog.tsx b/src/components/moderation/EscalationDialog.tsx
index b6d84135..e5ae8604 100644
--- a/src/components/moderation/EscalationDialog.tsx
+++ b/src/components/moderation/EscalationDialog.tsx
@@ -1,14 +1,29 @@
 import { useState } from 'react';
-import { Dialog, DialogContent, DialogHeader, DialogTitle, DialogDescription, DialogFooter } from '@/components/ui/dialog';
+import { AlertTriangle } from 'lucide-react';
+import {
+  Dialog,
+  DialogContent,
+  DialogDescription,
+  DialogFooter,
+  DialogHeader,
+  DialogTitle,
+} from '@/components/ui/dialog';
 import { Button } from '@/components/ui/button';
 import { Textarea } from '@/components/ui/textarea';
 import { Label } from '@/components/ui/label';
-import { Select, SelectContent, SelectItem, SelectTrigger, SelectValue } from '@/components/ui/select';
+import {
+  Select,
+  SelectContent,
+  SelectItem,
+  SelectTrigger,
+  SelectValue,
+} from '@/components/ui/select';
 
 interface EscalationDialogProps {
   open: boolean;
   onOpenChange: (open: boolean) => void;
-  onEscalate: (reason: string) => void;
+  onEscalate: (reason: string) => Promise<void>;
+  submissionType: string;
 }
 
 const escalationReasons = [
@@ -24,30 +39,40 @@ export function EscalationDialog({
   open,
   onOpenChange,
   onEscalate,
+  submissionType,
 }: EscalationDialogProps) {
   const [selectedReason, setSelectedReason] = useState('');
   const [additionalNotes, setAdditionalNotes] = useState('');
+  const [isSubmitting, setIsSubmitting] = useState(false);
 
-  const handleEscalate = () => {
+  const handleEscalate = async () => {
     const reason = selectedReason === 'Other' 
       ? additionalNotes 
       : `${selectedReason}${additionalNotes ? ': ' + additionalNotes : ''}`;
     
-    onEscalate(reason);
-    onOpenChange(false);
-    
-    // Reset form
-    setSelectedReason('');
-    setAdditionalNotes('');
+    if (!reason.trim()) return;
+
+    setIsSubmitting(true);
+    try {
+      await onEscalate(reason);
+      setSelectedReason('');
+      setAdditionalNotes('');
+      onOpenChange(false);
+    } finally {
+      setIsSubmitting(false);
+    }
   };
 
   return (
     <Dialog open={open} onOpenChange={onOpenChange}>
       <DialogContent>
         <DialogHeader>
-          <DialogTitle>Escalate to Admin</DialogTitle>
+          <DialogTitle className="flex items-center gap-2">
+            <AlertTriangle className="h-5 w-5 text-destructive" />
+            Escalate Submission
+          </DialogTitle>
           <DialogDescription>
-            This submission will be flagged for admin review. Please provide a reason.
+            Escalating this {submissionType} will mark it as high priority and notify senior moderators.
           </DialogDescription>
         </DialogHeader>
 
@@ -75,16 +100,25 @@ export function EscalationDialog({
               onChange={(e) => setAdditionalNotes(e.target.value)}
               placeholder="Provide any additional context..."
               rows={4}
+              className="resize-none"
             />
           </div>
         </div>
 
         <DialogFooter>
-          <Button variant="outline" onClick={() => onOpenChange(false)}>
+          <Button
+            variant="outline"
+            onClick={() => onOpenChange(false)}
+            disabled={isSubmitting}
+          >
             Cancel
           </Button>
-          <Button onClick={handleEscalate} disabled={!selectedReason}>
-            Escalate
+          <Button
+            variant="destructive"
+            onClick={handleEscalate}
+            disabled={!selectedReason || isSubmitting}
+          >
+            {isSubmitting ? 'Escalating...' : 'Escalate'}
           </Button>
         </DialogFooter>
       </DialogContent>
diff --git a/src/components/moderation/ModerationQueue.tsx b/src/components/moderation/ModerationQueue.tsx
index d2a71048..558f6dcb 100644
--- a/src/components/moderation/ModerationQueue.tsx
+++ b/src/components/moderation/ModerationQueue.tsx
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 import { useState, useEffect, useImperativeHandle, forwardRef } from 'react';
-import { CheckCircle, XCircle, Eye, Calendar, User, Filter, MessageSquare, FileText, Image, X, Trash2, ListTree, RefreshCw, AlertCircle, Clock, Lock, Unlock } from 'lucide-react';
+import { CheckCircle, XCircle, Eye, Calendar, User, Filter, MessageSquare, FileText, Image, X, Trash2, ListTree, RefreshCw, AlertCircle, Clock, Lock, Unlock, AlertTriangle, UserCog, Zap } from 'lucide-react';
 import { Button } from '@/components/ui/button';
 import { Badge } from '@/components/ui/badge';
 import { Card, CardContent, CardHeader } from '@/components/ui/card';
@@ -21,6 +21,9 @@ import { MeasurementDisplay } from '@/components/ui/measurement-display';
 import { useAdminSettings } from '@/hooks/useAdminSettings';
 import { useModerationQueue } from '@/hooks/useModerationQueue';
 import { Progress } from '@/components/ui/progress';
+import { QueueStatsDashboard } from './QueueStatsDashboard';
+import { EscalationDialog } from './EscalationDialog';
+import { ReassignDialog } from './ReassignDialog';
 
 interface ModerationItem {
   id: string;
@@ -69,6 +72,9 @@ export const ModerationQueue = forwardRef<ModerationQueueRef>((props, ref) => {
   const [reviewManagerOpen, setReviewManagerOpen] = useState(false);
   const [selectedSubmissionId, setSelectedSubmissionId] = useState<string | null>(null);
   const [lockedSubmissions, setLockedSubmissions] = useState<Set<string>>(new Set());
+  const [escalationDialogOpen, setEscalationDialogOpen] = useState(false);
+  const [reassignDialogOpen, setReassignDialogOpen] = useState(false);
+  const [selectedItemForAction, setSelectedItemForAction] = useState<ModerationItem | null>(null);
   const { toast } = useToast();
   const { isAdmin, isSuperuser } = useUserRole();
   const { user } = useAuth();
diff --git a/src/components/moderation/QueueStatsDashboard.tsx b/src/components/moderation/QueueStatsDashboard.tsx
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..465eab95
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/components/moderation/QueueStatsDashboard.tsx
@@ -0,0 +1,90 @@
+import { Card, CardContent, CardHeader, CardTitle } from '@/components/ui/card';
+import { Badge } from '@/components/ui/badge';
+import { Clock, AlertTriangle, CheckCircle, Users } from 'lucide-react';
+import { useModerationQueue } from '@/hooks/useModerationQueue';
+
+export function QueueStatsDashboard() {
+  const { queueStats } = useModerationQueue();
+
+  if (!queueStats) {
+    return null;
+  }
+
+  const getSLAStatus = (avgWaitHours: number) => {
+    if (avgWaitHours < 24) return 'good';
+    if (avgWaitHours < 48) return 'warning';
+    return 'critical';
+  };
+
+  const slaStatus = getSLAStatus(queueStats.avgWaitHours);
+
+  return (
+    <div className="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-4 gap-4 mb-6">
+      <Card>
+        <CardHeader className="flex flex-row items-center justify-between space-y-0 pb-2">
+          <CardTitle className="text-sm font-medium">Pending Queue</CardTitle>
+          <Users className="h-4 w-4 text-muted-foreground" />
+        </CardHeader>
+        <CardContent>
+          <div className="text-2xl font-bold">{queueStats.pendingCount}</div>
+          <p className="text-xs text-muted-foreground mt-1">
+            Total submissions waiting
+          </p>
+        </CardContent>
+      </Card>
+
+      <Card>
+        <CardHeader className="flex flex-row items-center justify-between space-y-0 pb-2">
+          <CardTitle className="text-sm font-medium">Assigned to Me</CardTitle>
+          <CheckCircle className="h-4 w-4 text-muted-foreground" />
+        </CardHeader>
+        <CardContent>
+          <div className="text-2xl font-bold">{queueStats.assignedToMe}</div>
+          <p className="text-xs text-muted-foreground mt-1">
+            Currently locked by you
+          </p>
+        </CardContent>
+      </Card>
+
+      <Card>
+        <CardHeader className="flex flex-row items-center justify-between space-y-0 pb-2">
+          <CardTitle className="text-sm font-medium">Avg Wait Time</CardTitle>
+          <Clock className="h-4 w-4 text-muted-foreground" />
+        </CardHeader>
+        <CardContent>
+          <div className="flex items-center gap-2">
+            <div className="text-2xl font-bold">
+              {queueStats.avgWaitHours.toFixed(1)}h
+            </div>
+            {slaStatus === 'warning' && (
+              <Badge variant="outline" className="bg-warning/10 text-warning border-warning/20">
+                Warning
+              </Badge>
+            )}
+            {slaStatus === 'critical' && (
+              <Badge variant="destructive">Critical</Badge>
+            )}
+          </div>
+          <p className="text-xs text-muted-foreground mt-1">
+            Average time in queue
+          </p>
+        </CardContent>
+      </Card>
+
+      <Card>
+        <CardHeader className="flex flex-row items-center justify-between space-y-0 pb-2">
+          <CardTitle className="text-sm font-medium">High Priority</CardTitle>
+          <AlertTriangle className="h-4 w-4 text-muted-foreground" />
+        </CardHeader>
+        <CardContent>
+          <div className="text-2xl font-bold text-destructive">
+            {queueStats.highPriorityCount}
+          </div>
+          <p className="text-xs text-muted-foreground mt-1">
+            Escalated submissions
+          </p>
+        </CardContent>
+      </Card>
+    </div>
+  );
+}
diff --git a/src/components/moderation/ReassignDialog.tsx b/src/components/moderation/ReassignDialog.tsx
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..6375ae2a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/components/moderation/ReassignDialog.tsx
@@ -0,0 +1,170 @@
+import { useState, useEffect } from 'react';
+import { UserCog } from 'lucide-react';
+import {
+  Dialog,
+  DialogContent,
+  DialogDescription,
+  DialogFooter,
+  DialogHeader,
+  DialogTitle,
+} from '@/components/ui/dialog';
+import { Button } from '@/components/ui/button';
+import { Label } from '@/components/ui/label';
+import {
+  Select,
+  SelectContent,
+  SelectItem,
+  SelectTrigger,
+  SelectValue,
+} from '@/components/ui/select';
+import { supabase } from '@/integrations/supabase/client';
+import { useToast } from '@/hooks/use-toast';
+
+interface Moderator {
+  user_id: string;
+  username: string;
+  display_name?: string;
+  role: string;
+}
+
+interface ReassignDialogProps {
+  open: boolean;
+  onOpenChange: (open: boolean) => void;
+  onReassign: (moderatorId: string) => Promise<void>;
+  submissionType: string;
+}
+
+export function ReassignDialog({
+  open,
+  onOpenChange,
+  onReassign,
+  submissionType,
+}: ReassignDialogProps) {
+  const [selectedModerator, setSelectedModerator] = useState<string>('');
+  const [moderators, setModerators] = useState<Moderator[]>([]);
+  const [isSubmitting, setIsSubmitting] = useState(false);
+  const [loading, setLoading] = useState(true);
+  const { toast } = useToast();
+
+  useEffect(() => {
+    if (open) {
+      fetchModerators();
+    }
+  }, [open]);
+
+  const fetchModerators = async () => {
+    setLoading(true);
+    try {
+      const { data: roles, error: rolesError } = await supabase
+        .from('user_roles')
+        .select('user_id, role')
+        .in('role', ['moderator', 'admin', 'superuser']);
+
+      if (rolesError) throw rolesError;
+
+      if (!roles || roles.length === 0) {
+        setModerators([]);
+        return;
+      }
+
+      const userIds = roles.map((r) => r.user_id);
+
+      const { data: profiles, error: profilesError } = await supabase
+        .from('profiles')
+        .select('user_id, username, display_name')
+        .in('user_id', userIds);
+
+      if (profilesError) throw profilesError;
+
+      const moderatorsList = roles.map((role) => {
+        const profile = profiles?.find((p) => p.user_id === role.user_id);
+        return {
+          user_id: role.user_id,
+          username: profile?.username || 'Unknown',
+          display_name: profile?.display_name,
+          role: role.role,
+        };
+      });
+
+      setModerators(moderatorsList);
+    } catch (error: any) {
+      console.error('Error fetching moderators:', error);
+      toast({
+        title: 'Error',
+        description: 'Failed to load moderators list',
+        variant: 'destructive',
+      });
+    } finally {
+      setLoading(false);
+    }
+  };
+
+  const handleReassign = async () => {
+    if (!selectedModerator) return;
+
+    setIsSubmitting(true);
+    try {
+      await onReassign(selectedModerator);
+      setSelectedModerator('');
+      onOpenChange(false);
+    } finally {
+      setIsSubmitting(false);
+    }
+  };
+
+  return (
+    <Dialog open={open} onOpenChange={onOpenChange}>
+      <DialogContent>
+        <DialogHeader>
+          <DialogTitle className="flex items-center gap-2">
+            <UserCog className="h-5 w-5" />
+            Reassign Submission
+          </DialogTitle>
+          <DialogDescription>
+            Assign this {submissionType} to another moderator. They will receive a lock for 15 minutes.
+          </DialogDescription>
+        </DialogHeader>
+
+        <div className="space-y-4 py-4">
+          <div className="space-y-2">
+            <Label htmlFor="moderator">Select Moderator</Label>
+            {loading ? (
+              <div className="text-sm text-muted-foreground">Loading moderators...</div>
+            ) : moderators.length === 0 ? (
+              <div className="text-sm text-muted-foreground">No moderators available</div>
+            ) : (
+              <Select value={selectedModerator} onValueChange={setSelectedModerator}>
+                <SelectTrigger id="moderator">
+                  <SelectValue placeholder="Choose a moderator" />
+                </SelectTrigger>
+                <SelectContent>
+                  {moderators.map((mod) => (
+                    <SelectItem key={mod.user_id} value={mod.user_id}>
+                      {mod.display_name || mod.username} ({mod.role})
+                    </SelectItem>
+                  ))}
+                </SelectContent>
+              </Select>
+            )}
+          </div>
+        </div>
+
+        <DialogFooter>
+          <Button
+            variant="outline"
+            onClick={() => onOpenChange(false)}
+            disabled={isSubmitting}
+          >
+            Cancel
+          </Button>
+          <Button
+            onClick={handleReassign}
+            disabled={!selectedModerator || isSubmitting}
+          >
+            {isSubmitting ? 'Reassigning...' : 'Reassign'}
+          </Button>
+        </DialogFooter>
+      </DialogContent>
+    </Dialog>
+  );
+}
diff --git a/src/components/moderation/SubmissionReviewManager.tsx b/src/components/moderation/SubmissionReviewManager.tsx
index e7500253..a53d8ab7 100644
--- a/src/components/moderation/SubmissionReviewManager.tsx
+++ b/src/components/moderation/SubmissionReviewManager.tsx
@@ -52,6 +52,7 @@ export function SubmissionReviewManager({
   const [showEditDialog, setShowEditDialog] = useState(false);
   const [editingItem, setEditingItem] = useState<SubmissionItemWithDeps | null>(null);
   const [activeTab, setActiveTab] = useState<'items' | 'dependencies'>('items');
+  const [submissionType, setSubmissionType] = useState<string>('submission');
   
   const { toast } = useToast();
   const { isAdmin, isSuperuser } = useUserRole();
@@ -68,6 +69,19 @@ export function SubmissionReviewManager({
   const loadSubmissionItems = async () => {
     setLoading(true);
     try {
+      const { supabase } = await import('@/integrations/supabase/client');
+      
+      // Fetch submission type
+      const { data: submission } = await supabase
+        .from('content_submissions')
+        .select('submission_type')
+        .eq('id', submissionId)
+        .single();
+      
+      if (submission) {
+        setSubmissionType(submission.submission_type || 'submission');
+      }
+
       const fetchedItems = await fetchSubmissionItems(submissionId);
       const itemsWithDeps = buildDependencyTree(fetchedItems);
       setItems(itemsWithDeps);
@@ -400,6 +414,7 @@ export function SubmissionReviewManager({
         open={showEscalationDialog}
         onOpenChange={setShowEscalationDialog}
         onEscalate={handleEscalate}
+        submissionType={submissionType}
       />
 
       <RejectionDialog
diff --git a/src/hooks/useModerationQueue.ts b/src/hooks/useModerationQueue.ts
index 57877a63..7f30ba19 100644
--- a/src/hooks/useModerationQueue.ts
+++ b/src/hooks/useModerationQueue.ts
@@ -266,6 +266,90 @@ export const useModerationQueue = () => {
     return Math.max(0, currentLock.expiresAt.getTime() - Date.now());
   }, [currentLock]);
 
+  // Escalate submission
+  const escalateSubmission = useCallback(async (submissionId: string, reason: string): Promise<boolean> => {
+    if (!user?.id) return false;
+
+    setIsLoading(true);
+    try {
+      const { error } = await supabase
+        .from('content_submissions')
+        .update({
+          escalated: true,
+          escalated_at: new Date().toISOString(),
+          escalated_by: user.id,
+          escalation_reason: reason,
+          priority: 10, // Max priority
+        })
+        .eq('id', submissionId);
+
+      if (error) throw error;
+
+      toast({
+        title: 'Submission Escalated',
+        description: 'This submission has been marked as high priority',
+      });
+
+      fetchStats();
+      return true;
+    } catch (error: any) {
+      console.error('Error escalating submission:', error);
+      toast({
+        title: 'Error',
+        description: error.message || 'Failed to escalate submission',
+        variant: 'destructive',
+      });
+      return false;
+    } finally {
+      setIsLoading(false);
+    }
+  }, [user, toast, fetchStats]);
+
+  // Reassign submission
+  const reassignSubmission = useCallback(async (submissionId: string, newModeratorId: string): Promise<boolean> => {
+    if (!user?.id) return false;
+
+    setIsLoading(true);
+    try {
+      const { error } = await supabase
+        .from('content_submissions')
+        .update({
+          assigned_to: newModeratorId,
+          assigned_at: new Date().toISOString(),
+          locked_until: new Date(Date.now() + 15 * 60 * 1000).toISOString(),
+        })
+        .eq('id', submissionId);
+
+      if (error) throw error;
+
+      // If this was our lock, clear it
+      if (currentLock?.submissionId === submissionId) {
+        setCurrentLock(null);
+        if (lockTimerRef.current) {
+          clearInterval(lockTimerRef.current);
+        }
+      }
+
+      toast({
+        title: 'Submission Reassigned',
+        description: 'The submission has been assigned to another moderator',
+      });
+
+      fetchStats();
+      return true;
+    } catch (error: any) {
+      console.error('Error reassigning submission:', error);
+      toast({
+        title: 'Error',
+        description: error.message || 'Failed to reassign submission',
+        variant: 'destructive',
+      });
+      return false;
+    } finally {
+      setIsLoading(false);
+    }
+  }, [user, currentLock, toast, fetchStats]);
+
   return {
     currentLock,
     queueStats,
@@ -274,6 +358,8 @@ export const useModerationQueue = () => {
     extendLock,
     releaseLock,
     getTimeRemaining,
+    escalateSubmission,
+    reassignSubmission,
     refreshStats: fetchStats,
   };
 };