Raise The Alarm Without Making A sound

Katy Longhurst, a survivor of domestic abuse, has created the Ask Joan app to help victims discreetly signal for help. By analysing surges in electricity from household appliances like kettles and toasters, the app sends silent alerts to trusted contacts or police if danger is detected. Longhurst's app provides a safer alternative to panic buttons, which can alert offenders. Following her own harrowing experiences, Longhurst is now offering this tool to help others in similar situations, with early feedback indicating its positive impact.

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