Voice Technology Can Help Students Report Bullying—Here’s How
Today, only 54% of students who are bullied report it to an adult at school.
There are several reasons for this, including:
- They’re ashamed and embarrassed
- They’re worried to make the bullying worse
- They’re concerned about being believed
- They don’t know how to report it
But what if there was a safe, easy way for students to report bullying while protecting their identities?
Speaky is just that — a secure, anonymous channel for students and community members to speak up about concerning situations.
How Does Speaky Work?
A Speaky page can be shared in hundreds of different ways. School officials can post a flyer with a scannable QR code, send an email to all students with a link and so much more.
Once a user scans the code or clicks the link, they will arrive at a Speaky page that looks something like this:
Now, the user simply clicks the button and talks about their concern. They’ll have the option to make their voice message anonymous—meaning Speaky will disguise the voice beyond recognition. This option plays a vital role in protecting students’ identities who choose to report bullying, harassment and other concerning situations.
Once the user submits their voice message, Speaky will deliver it immediately to school officials. They can read the transcript of each message or play its recording.
Are Students Ready for Voice Technology?
Many school-age children are actually more comfortable using voice technology than adults. In an increasingly digital world, they use their voice to interact with devices quite often.
For kids ages 4–11, 90% have access to a smart speaker or voice assistant at home. A whopping 55% of teenagers ages 13–18 use voice search daily.
As voice interfaces like Apple’s Siri and Amazon’s Alexa become more common, Speaky is a natural extension.
Plus, Speaky’s user-friendly interface makes it as simple as possible for anyone to submit a voice message— kids and adults alike.
The Power of Speaking Up
Talking to a teacher or adult about a sensitive topic like bullying can be a scary, nerve-wracking experience. When students don’t feel comfortable doing that, Speaky is the best option for both them and officials.
Students can safely, quietly report a situation and trust that their identity remains hidden.
Likewise, school officials receive all the context, emotion and detail about a situation that only speaking can reveal—even if the message is anonymous.
Speaky is a simple way for officials to listen to students’ concerns and act on them to ensure everyone feels safe and valued.
