Sexual harassment and rape have become more common than they ever were. Women whether they are college freshman or office–goers live in a constant fear of being assaulted almost anywhere. No place outside the walls of your home is safe anymore. But you will have to go out and work so take an initiative in organizing your personal protection. The latest is the access to Apps that can alert friends and relatives to rush to your help during or after an assault. With smartphones being your inseparable companion using the Apps, may actually be beneficial. The Apps come with a number of user-friendly and smart features that are supposed to come handy.
Multi-features that Ensure Safety!
The prime focus of all the Apps is to have ample number of contact added to it who can be alerted in case of an emergency. The most advanced is the bSafe App which is is free and available in both Google Play Store and Apple App store, has multiple features designed to keep you safe as you travel.You can register someone as a primary contact and then add any number of friends. Parents and guardians can follow you anywhere with the ‘Follow Up’ feature that has a GPS technology to track your whereabouts as you travel from one place to another. When you reach a particular destination the ‘I am here’ feature sends an alert to your friends and family. It also comes with an SOS and timer indicator. The alarm rings when a user does not check-in at the right time. The App comes complete with a video recording facility that can collect evidence in the case of a crime.
An Exclusive App by the Assault Survivors
The Circle of 6 App is also  a free app available both in Google Play Store and Apple App Store was made in 2011 and the brains behind the creation of the technology are survivors of sexual assaults. If you have been in a particular situation it is easier to design something that can help you in such a time. It won the Apps Against Abuse Challenge and has more than 200,000 users. It allows the user to select six trusted friends to form a circle who can be alerted in case of an emergency. It uses GPS technology to get the location and also sends automated messages for rescue as well as creating a diversion in a distressing situation. It also allows the user access to emergency numbers and nationals hotlines.
Create more Networks and Let People know!
But if you want something more discreet then opt for Guardly. This free app (available in both Google Pay Store & Apple App Store) allows you to create separate networks that can be used according to the situation. In an emergency if the network is down you need not worry because the App allows you to send one-way alerts to the contacts. It is great for college students who can use their college email addresses to sign up. Additionally, if an alert is set off on campus then the police get notified as well. Off campus if you get in trouble on a street then Hollaback! It can be used to alert others. It can report instant harassment and the GPS system allows you to point out the exact place where the crime occurred. You can also upload pictures of the incident and share the news with everyone.
Thus, now you need to worry no more about returning home late night as long as you have a commendable rape alert app in your Smartphone! Whenever you find yourself in an alarming situation, make the most of these apps to stay safe.
So, I think it is really important to download and install those Apps as soon as possible and try to remain safe as much as you can.
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