Stop Bullying in it's tracks with Bullyproof - free open source SMS incident reporting software
Brendan O'Keefe has developed free open source SMS incident reporting software. If a school opens up an account anyone of their students can instantly and anonymously send a text message to report a bullying incident. The incident can be routed to a school counselor or an administrator depending upon how the school sets up the service. Below is a clip from their website:
Students text a report with a log of the 4Ws: Who, What, Where and When to a dedicated number and the report is then instantly forwarded to the appropriate person(s) mobile phone so they can respond in a timely manner. The report is also automatically forwarded via email to the school counsellor or principal.
The FrontlineSMS:BullyProof software comes preloaded with a database of tips and strategies for students that can be accessed by sending the keyword 'bully tip 1,2,3,4 'etc to a dedicated number. The FrontlineSMS:BullyProof software contains a database of local resources, crisis services and helplines that students can access anytime via a keyword or teachers can forward to students and or parents.
The service sounds like it could be a good solution given that most students carry a cell phone. I like that the student can report the incident anonymously and that they can text and get tips for dealing with bullying events. Oftentimes students do not know how to respond to harassment or bullying incidents, possibly this would help in that area.
Below is a incident reporting flowchart for the service from the Bullyproof website:
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