Safe, secure, anonymous method to report bullying and
harassment to schools and law enforcement agencies
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Nov. 18, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Safe Communications
Inc. (Pink Sheets: SGTB.pk) today launched
www.AnonymousTips.com, a new online tool to help students, parents,
and teachers report bullies and cyber-harassment by providing a
free, safe and secure way to inform school administrators and law
enforcement officials of bullying activity. Completely anonymous,
the new site allows bullied students an avenue to share information
with authorities without fear of reprisal.
"Cyberbullying has become a major problem in our schools,
causing psychological harm to our nation's youth and interfering
with the educational process," said William
J. Bennett, former U.S. Secretary of Education. "Now
students have a safe and effective tool for reporting abuse and
improving safety for themselves and their classmates."
A 2009 study by the National Institutes of Health found that
more than half of students in grades 6 through 10 reported being
verbally or socially bullied. One in five students was bullied
physically, while one in seven reported being cyber-bullied. The
emerging problem of cyber-bullying is especially dangerous because
bullied students are more likely to show signs of depression,
according to a recent NIH study.
"Recent tragedies involving bullied students have highlighted
the urgent need to address the bullying epidemic," said Safe
Communications Inc. Child Cyber-Safety Advisory Board Chairman
Charles Vance, a 14-year veteran of
the U.S. Secret Service. "AnonymousTips.com fosters the
collaborative atmosphere we need to get students, parents, and
officials working together to stop bullying and keep our kids
safe."
AnonymousTips.com also allows parents and teachers to take a
proactive role in protecting our children by reporting problems
they see and by encouraging children to report bullying without
fear of reprisal. The free site allows users to locate the proper
authorities in schools, police departments or government offices,
and anonymously tip them off to bullying problems in the
community.
"Parental involvement goes a long way in fighting bullying,"
said Donna Rice Hughes, a Child
Cyber-Safety Advisory Board member and president of Enough is
Enough, a web site devoted to protecting children from online
dangers. "Parents who take a proactive role can prevent their kids
from becoming bullies or victims of bullies by encouraging
communication and honesty, especially when it comes to reporting
bullying."
AnonymousTips.com's system is independent of any school district
or government, so informers can be confident that they are
protected from being identified. It can be used to report any kind
of bullying, including physical bullying, cyber-bullying and
internet harassment, child and domestic abuse, gang or drug
activity, and other suspicious or illegal activities.
Schools and agencies across the country have already signed up
to receive tips via AnonymousTips.com, and more are coming on board
every day. Parents should encourage their local school and police
officials to register with AnonymousTips.com to streamline the
process of sharing this important and often time-sensitive
information.
Learn more at www.AnonymousTips.com.
About Safe Communications Inc.
Safe Communications Inc. provides open and secure family
communications tools that are in step with today's advances in
technology and social media. While protecting our most precious
asset, our children, our systems are designed to enhance the
quality and frequency of day-to-day communications among family
members. We allow our users to experience the marvel of advanced
technology without fear or danger.
Safe Communications' products, led by MouseMail.com, are
designed for the modern family on the go. Early detection devices
warn parents of potential abuse and inappropriate content while
allowing secure, open exchange with loved ones and friends.
Just as your child is not allowed to ride in the car without a
seat belt, Safe Communications designs products so that your
children enjoy the electronic ride without being exposed to
potential harm or abuse.
SOURCE Safe Communications Inc.