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Smartphone App Links BU Students to Sexual Assault Services, Anonymous Reporting

Bradley University is using tech to combat sexual assault and abuse.

The University announced Wed. it’s participating in an app that allows students to anonymously report incidents on and off campus.

BU says the app called “Reach Out” also encourages students to report situations of harassment and discrimination, including Title IV violations.

In addition to reporting incidents, Reach Out lists information about the medical, reporting, protection, and support options available both on campus and in the local community.

The free app is available for download in the Apple Store or Google Play.  The parent company Captivation, Inc. says its database is compatible with more than 2,300 two-year and four-year colleges.