Yahoo Lifestyle Could These Emojis Solve Domestic Violence?
Speaking out against domestic violence isn’t easy, especially for children. But the latest tool in the war against abuse – emojis – might make it easier for kids to ask for help.
Designed by Swedish not-for-profit, BRIS, the range of new icons – which come in various ethnicities, and includes black eyes, slashed wrists and scared faces – are designed to “encourage kids not to sit quiet with their troubles, but to reach out to others," said BRIS communications director Silvia Ernhagen, in an interview with The Huffington Post.
“We think that there’s no wrong way to communicate, and we want children to communicate more. Through the Abused Emojis, we want to give them a wider range of emotions and feeling to choose from.”
Once a user downloads the app, the emojis are installed onto their iPhone or iPad, which can then be inserted into a text message. Receivers are then able to see the emojis, even if they don’t have the app installed.
Seeing as most tech-savvy young things can have entire conversations using emojis alone, this app will help them reach out to their friends.
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