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A new app designed to stop and report bullies is set to take off on mobile phones around the world.

And its name says it all: BullyBackOff is a password protected mobile phone app with built in settings to block and report messages classed as threatening. It sends out a strong message that the threatening behaviour will not be tolerated.

Local IT specialist and child safety advocate, Kerry Hurst, who designed the new app says it will notify parents or guardians when bullying could be occurring. It will also notify the person suspected of bullying that they have been reported.

She said latest research shows that cyber bullying is escalating at an alarming rate, but much can be done to stop it before it results in tragedy. When it comes to child safety, the potential of technology is huge and so far we are only scratching the surface.

“When BullyBackOff is installed on a phone, its settings will detect a text message suspected of excessive language. The message sender and the message receiver are notified by text that the message has been blocked, reported and saved for future reference.”

The app, which is currently available on Android,  is also be available in an adult version to detect threats in domestic violence situations.

YouTube videos about the app are available:
BullyBackOff for Kids   on YouTube
BullyBackOff for Adults    on YouTube
The app is available on Google Play.  BBO for Adults    BBO for Kids

For more information about BullyBackOff or how to protect yourself online, please contact Kerry Hurst on 0411 329 867 or +61 73256 6377.  @BullyBackOff   
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