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[Mandy Mount <>]

We are not promoting such an app, but the winners of the Apps Against Abuse seem to have some promise.  My staff and I have provided James with some feedback on this app he is developing, and he is well-intentioned and passionate about making a positive impact... but we had some serious concerns.  If interested in these concerns (already shared with him), feel free to give me a call.

 

Best,

Mandy

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UCI Campus Assault Resources and Education (CARE)
G320A Student Center
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www.care.uci.edu

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From: Liza Nascembeni [mailto:]
Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2011 3:18 PM
To: Sexual Assault Program Coordinators' Listserv
Subject: RE: Request for feedback

 

Hello:

 

I am curious to hear if anyone is currently promoting use of such an app on their campus?

 

Thanks,

 

Liza

 

 

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Liza M. Nascembeni

Assistant Dean of Students and Dean of Student Conduct

Amherst College

P.O. Box 5000

Amherst, MA 01002-5000

phone: (413) 542-2337

fax: (413) 542-8488

 

 

 

From: Kaplan, Claire (cnk2r) [mailto:]
Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2011 2:45 PM
To: Sexual Assault Program Coordinators' Listserv
Subject: Request for feedback

 

Hi folks,

 

James Medina developed an app (prior to the VP's contest) and is still polishing it up.  He is seeking feedback and suggestions, and even though he didn't win the contest, he is still interested in getting the word out about it. I thought I'd posted it a couple of weeks ago, but now I see it never showed up on the list. His letter is below:

 

Hi Claire,
  I just finished a major upgrade to an app that I built to help fight campus sexual assaults. While I plan to charge $9.99 a year for it, as I think that's accessible for college students, but enough that we can make it self sustaining, I'm trying to get people who are involved with fighting campus sexual assault to try it out and get me some feedback, so we're giving a year long subscription away free until the end of the month. I've been in touch with CARE at UCI, and asked them how to get the word out, and she suggested your list serv. I was wondering if you could help me out. I'd also love to be on the SAPC list serv if possible. 

  You can grab the app here: http://itunes.apple.com/sg/app/realhelp/id403452536?mt=8

  What it does, in short is instantly broadcast your location and streaming audio to a whole lot of emergency contacts. It includes pictures, and creates a group chat for other users of the app to coordinate. It works best when other users have either the paid app, or upcoming free receiver app, but you can also send mobile and web optimized links to facebook accounts. If you add enough contacts you can be fairly certain that within seconds of hitting the alert button that someone knows you're in trouble, and will soon be listening. If they totally miss out, then the link takes them to a cached recording of your emergency. So you're still on record. The idea is that in a situation that's not looking good you can hit a button and say "Hey, everything you say and do is now happening in front of dozens of people who care about me and know where I am." The theory is that your friends will come to your aid immediately and that few people want to be on record committing a sexual assault. 

  If you're so kind as to help me get this out there, feel free to share my email address and phone number (949) 226-1539. I'm deeply committed to this cause, always open to feedback and suggestions, and glad to answer any questions. 

Sincerely,
James Medina

 

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Claire Kaplan, Ph.D.

Director, Sexual & Domestic Violence Services

Manager, SAPC Listserv

University of Virginia Women's Center

PO Box 800588

Charlottesville VA 22908-0588

434-982-2774 

434-982-2361

434-982-2901 fax

http://womenscenter.virginia.edu/sdvs.php

 

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