MySideKick is a social safety platform that utilizes real-time location tracking, anonymous incident reporting, and automated arrival alerts to enhance safety on college campuses. It addresses the high incidence of sexual assault and harassment among students by providing immediate access to crisis information and peer-to-peer education resources.
Funding
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Founders
Product
Problem
College campuses experience high rates of sexual assault, harassment, and other safety incidents, creating an environment where students often feel unsafe. Existing safety measures may be inadequate, and students lack real-time information about potential threats and access to immediate support. Traditional methods of communication, such as "text me when you get home," are often unreliable and inefficient.
Solution
MySideKick is a mobile social safety application designed to enhance safety for college students and other community members. The platform allows users to anonymously report incidents, view real-time safety alerts on a map, and access peer-to-peer safety education resources. It also enables users to create private friend groups, share locations, and receive automated arrival notifications, ensuring that friends can easily stay connected and aware of each other's whereabouts. MySideKick aims to foster a safer campus environment by promoting collaboration, transparency, and access to critical safety information.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes college students, sororities, fraternities, and parents concerned about campus safety, as well as universities and organizations looking to enhance safety resources for their communities.
Features
- Anonymous incident reporting with real-time alerts displayed on a map
- Private friend groups with location sharing and customizable visibility settings
- Automated arrival notifications to confirm safe arrival at destinations
- Peer-to-peer sexual assault prevention education modules
- Trauma-informed crisis information and confidential resources for survivors
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