BARK COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Resources for schools,
organizations, and communities
Product and technology
How the Bark Phone and Bark Watch stand out
An overview of the Bark Phone and Bark Watch, designed to help families stay connected while giving parents tools to help protect their kid’s online and in real life.
Behavioral health Developmental disabilities
Webinars
The role of technology in treatment
As technology becomes increasingly woven into every aspect of teens’ lives, treatment centers face a growing challenge: How do we prepare adolescents to safely navigate the digital world without compromising their emotional, psychological, or physical safety?
Behavioral health
Research and reports
Empowering therapeutic independence through real-world technology: A study with Cascade Academy
Cascade Academy is a leading residential treatment program specializing in adolescent girls with anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Its clinical model is grounded in evidence-based care, trust, accountability, and the gradual development of independence.
Behavioral health
Insights
Webinars
Parenting in a Tech World: How to prepare for what’s coming
Learn how to be proactive when it comes to online safety, including apps to watch and conversations to have.
Behavioral health Developmental disabilities K-12
Research and reports
A year of action: From debate to empowerment in digital safety
2025 marked a turning point in digital safety, as conversations shifted into real action across policy, culture, and education. A growing focus on digital citizenship and shared responsibility is helping kids build the skills they need to navigate technology safely and responsibly.
Behavioral health Developmental disabilities K-12
Research and reports
Bark’s 2025 Annual Report for behavioral health teams
Key insights for helping youth build safety and resilience in the digital age.
Behavioral health
Product and technology
Bark vs Gabb
See how the Bark Phone stacks up to the Gabb Phone 4 Pro.
Behavioral health
Research and reports
How Bark empowers survivors in recovery: A case study with Poiema Foundation
This case study highlights how the Bark Phone supports Poiema’s mission to serve survivors of human trafficking — and how other recovery centers can integrate it into their programs.
Behavioral health
Product and technology
A guide to Bark’s family-safe tech products
No matter a child’s age or stage, we’ve got an option to help keep them safe online and in real life.
Behavioral health Developmental disabilities
Research and reports
Where does a phone fit in recovery?
The challenge isn’t whether phones belong in recovery — it’s how they are introduced and managed.
Behavioral health
Product and technology
Why Bark is a safer option for at-risk youth
Organizations across the country are turning to Bark to help protect the families they serve.
Behavioral health
Product and technology
How Bark supports treatment centers
Enhance recovery outcomes using safer smartphones that can gradually reintroduce digital access for patients in a controlled environment.
Behavioral health
Product and technology
Safer by design: What makes Bark different than the iPhone
iPhones prioritize privacy but leave users vulnerable to hidden dangers. The Bark Phone closes those gaps with built-in safety that actually works.
Behavioral health Developmental disabilities
Research and reports
2024 Annual Report
Critical insights from Bark’s 2024 Annual report on the safety and well-being of teens and tweens.
Behavioral health Developmental disabilities K-12
Research and reports
2024 Annual Report:
For behavioral health
Critical insights from Bark’s 2024 Annual Report on the safety and well-being of teens and tweens.
Behavioral health
Webinars
Seeing the signs that save lives: Unlock the full potential of Bark for Schools
Have you wondered how Bark’s AI has powered safety alerts over the last 10 years, even as kid-speak, context, and social media trends keep changing?
Behavioral health K-12
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