UK. Mobile anti-bully service begins

A mobile phone service which enables bullied children to discreetly contact their parents is being launched, reports the BBC.

"The Pingalert can be activated by pressing a speed dial button on a child's handset, which can be kept hidden from view. It sends a text message to the parent's phone with a location description and picture message map where possible.

The service, launched by company Mtrack, aims to help children out of difficult situations."

The service locates the sender's phone to within 500 yards in built-up areas and sends the message to the parent's phone within 60 seconds.

emily | 9:55 AM | Bullying by SMS |
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