This isn’t just a phone.
For underserved youth, a phone is a lifeline. But smartphones have expanded the functionality of a phone to go beyond connectivity — opening the door for major safety concerns.
The reality of connection today
Regular phones present dangers like:
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24/7 access across email, text, call, social media, and more — from peers, strangers and others -
Apps that collect personal data -
Digital footprints that follow you -
Incredibly advanced AI schemes resulting in trafficking, grooming, and sextortion
The Bark Phone is a safer device that
supports today’s reality
Controls can help manage who can call or text
Alerts across 26 categories flag for predation, as well as other potential threats to physical safety or mental well-being
Critical safety features like location tracking remain accessible
Maintain connectivity while reducing
risk for vulnerable students
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Alerts for trafficking, predators & more -
Location alerts -
Rideshare access -
Approve all contacts -
Hot spots for online access -
Talkspace comes built-in
Addresses 3 key needs for vulnerable populations
Safety
Maintain connection and track location of vulnerable student populations.
Mental health
Alerts help your team understand threats to mental well-being. Talkspace Go, available on Bark phones, provides mental health resources.
Critical thinking
Bark helps youth understand the impact of decisions as you receive alerts.
Built for safety
“The Bark Phone is different because it’s built for safety. You can’t just slap parental controls on a regular phone and expect it to work.”
—Gabi, program director of Poiema Foundation
Ready to get started?
Contact sales@bark.us to learn more about Bark’s offerings.
