The notion of using a mobile phone in an emergency situation is nothing new. With an increase in technology adoption, developers have begun creating mobile phone apps which aim to target particular types of crime. This includes street based harassment of women and domestic violence. In the first of a series about apps that help in the fight against crime, this installment takes a critical look at some of the apps targeting violence against women across the world.
Apps targeting personal safety
There are many apps which are targeted at women in situations where they are feeling threatened or unsafe, particularly at night.
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by Cate Lawrence via SitePoint
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