The TV station CBS 11 in Texas recently reported the story of how WebSafety, an Internet safety company based out of Irving, Texas, effectively fights cyberbullying.
News reporter Doug Dunbar told of two different Texas teenagers that were cyberbullied through text messages. The good news was that the parents of both families immediately received a danger alert to their emails and phones because they were signed up for WebSafety’s CellSafety services.
According to its Web site, WebSafety has a database of 4,000 words and phrases that indicate a child is in danger. When these key words appear on the child’s phone, the company notifies parents. In this way the perils of sexting, pedophiles, cyber-bullying, suicide or gun talk can more easily be avoided.
Beyond the dangers of inappropriate content, CellSafety can also take away the danger of texting while driving. The software can shut down your child’s phone if the car they are driving exceeds 10 miles per hour.
In light of the recent death of Phoebe Prince—a death reportedly caused by excessive cyberbullying—some have asked if there is anything or anybody that could have saved her life. Certainly, technologies like CellSafety could only have helped prevent the tragedy.
Kudos to WebSafety of Irvine, Texas, for fighting back against cyberbullies with innovative technology.
Link to the CBS video: http://cbs11tv.com/video/?id=51254@ktvt.dayport.com
Samuel Hislop is a regular contributor to the official internet safety blog of the iKeepSafe Coalition.You can learn more about child internet safety and ethics by visiting iKeepSafe.org.
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There are Federal laws in place and several Federal laws in the making over cyberbullying/cyberstalking/online cyber harassment. Currently in New Mexico there are no laws pertaining to these offenses. As concerned citizens, community members and parentswe need a strong voice and guidelines to help render solutions/rectifications of these offenses and ways of stopping “new technologies” from invading/destroying our daily lives. Please contact your state representatives/law enforcement agencies to curb these offenses before they get out of hand. Also, through Googling this word/phrases, you can educate yourself and family/friends as to what is going on and what you can do to help. And, for the sake of decency, don’t let your children play on the web tucked off in their bedroom or other private environments, place the computer in the living room where all can be monitored…educate yourself of checking “web history” in browser settings and learn how to archive (document) chat history.
That is great advice. Thanks for your comment.
WebSafety’s also a groundbreaking home business. It not only allows people to earn a great living, but also empowers them to be a part of a national movement that is making the world a safer place for all children. It is an unparalleled product and business opportunity. Neighborhood Coordinators/ WebSafety representatives, can earn a significant income and create a lifetime residual income that provides real financial security. In addition, the tangible reward of protecting children and teens, makes this business opportunity extremely rewarding.
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