For keeping kids safe online, there are plenty of tools
Bark is recommended in this article highlighting ways parents can keep their kids safer online.
BOSTON GLOBE |
July 4, 2019
New software monitoring kids’ online activity at Carolina schools uncovers disturbing trends
Titania Jordan, Bark’s Chief Parent Officer, speaks with NBC Charlotte about how Bark for Schools is being used in many of the North Carolina school districts.
WCNC |
July 3, 2019
How this new tool can help parents prevent teen suicide
Teen suicide rates are on the rise in Ohio, and Bark is highlighted as a solution, along with seeking professional help, for parents to monitor their children’s online activity.
DAYTON DAILY NEWS |
July 2, 2019
FBI Louisville reports spike in sexual exploitation, sextortion cases involving children
Newport Detective Dennis McCarthy identified Bark as a possible solution for parents who want to have a more active role in monitoring their children’s online activity.
WAVE 3 |
July 1, 2019
Palm’s head-scratching tiny phone may find a niche with kids
Our partner Palm is highlighted in this article for being a great smartphone option for kids.
CNET |
June 18, 2019
5 Ways to Protect Your Kids in the Digital Age
Bark’s Chief Parent Officer, Titania Jordan, sits down with Josh Ochs of Smart Social to discuss keeping your children safe online. Relying on these tips and resources will make parenting in a tech world much less daunting.
SMART SOCIAL |
June 11, 2019
After Her 12-Year-Old Attempted Suicide, This Mom Has An Important Message For Parents
Bark notified Lutz that her daughter had been browsing and searching for pills around the house with the purpose of self-harm. Now, she’s advocating for those who are suicidal, as well as raising awareness for parents who may or may not know their children are having suicidal thoughts or tendencies
SCARY MOMMY |
June 10, 2019
New App Keeps Kids Safe for $9 a Month
Marty Griffin and Wendy Bell speak with Bark’s Chief Parent Officer, Titania Jordan, to learn more about how Bark is keeping kids safer online.
KDKA NEWSRADIO |
June 6, 2019
Safe Space or Police State: How Far Should You Go in Monitoring Your Kids Online?
The need to monitor a child’s online activity is obvious to all parents, but many families struggle to decide at what point they are invading their child’s privacy. Bark is a highlighted as the parental control solution that allows parents to learn about worrisome issues their tweens and teens are experiencing online, but does not give them unfettered access to see every text, direct message, photo, or video.
WALL STREET JOURNAL |
June 4, 2019
Growing number of hate groups recruiting through technology
A growing number of apps and online video games are creating new opportunities for hate groups to recruit young people with little oversight. Bark’s Chief Parent Officer, Titania Jordan, discusses how predators will pretend to be young, even if they are not. She explains that children need to be instructed never to divulge any personally identifying information that can make them easy to locate, and then lured into a private chat.
ABC 10 NEWS SAN DIEGO |
May 22, 2019
Students Use Google Docs to Create DIY Social Media Network
Titania Jordan speaks to the growing number of students who are using cloud-based platform Google Docs as a DIY social media network. In some instances, students are using the tool meant for work collaboration as a secret platform for bullying.
NBC BAY AREA |
May 17, 2019
Q&A: IT Director Drastically Cuts Incident Response Time with Student Tech Monitoring
Campus Safety spoke with Adam Jasinki, director of technology for the Affton School District, located in a St. Louis suburb to learn more about the process of selecting Bark for Schools to monitor the students’ G Suite accounts.
CAMPUS SAFETY |
May 13, 2019
Growing up on social media: A cautionary tale
North Cobb High School student, Erin Grier, sat down with Bark’s Chief Marketing Officer, Titania Jordan, to discuss the dangers of apps like Tik Tok. Although social media platforms typically require users under 18 to get parental consent before downloading, many children are fabricating their birthdates in order to create an account. In turn, they are unknowingly exposing themselves to online predators.
THE CHANT |
May 7, 2019
The Newest Place to Sext? Google Docs
Bark’s Titania Jordan discusses the places kids face bullying, sexting and predators, including Google Docs.
NBC |
May 3, 2019
4 ways predators are targeting kids on Instagram
Chris McKenna, Bark Affiliate and Founder of
Protect Young Eyes, explains the four ways predators are targeting kids on Instagram and recommends using Bark as a monitoring tool.
FOX 17 |
May 1, 2019
Machine Learning App Helping To Prevent Cyberbullying And School Shootings
Forbes shares in depth how Bark and Bark for Schools works and highlights the case study with Plum Borough School District. The piece focuses on Bark’s desire to strike a balance between protecting the child from harm and respecting their privacy. Titania Jordan, Bark’s Chief Parent Officer, is quoted throughout the story and her podcast interview is linked at the bottom of the piece.
FORBES |
April 26, 2019
Protecting Families with the Bark App
Media Savvy Moms chat with Titania Jordan, Chief Marketing Officer of Bark.us, about how Bark helps keep families safe. In particular, the episode highlights Bark’s collaborative approach–parents and kids working together as a team.
MEDIA SAVVY MOMS |
April 24, 2019
Tech companies are using the tools they have to try to prevent tragedies like school shootings
Titania Jordan, Chief Parent Officer, explains how Bark has successfully alerted parents and the FBI to 16 credible school shooting threats.
THE DENVER CHANNEL |
April 20, 2019
A.I. Aims to Curb School Violence
Since the Columbine shooting, which took place 20 years ago, the nation has watched the rate at which school tragedies are taking place increase. Titania Jordan, Bark’s CMO, explains how AI technology monitors student activity on school issued devices to look for signs of premeditated school violence.
KNBC LA |
April 19, 2019
Fighting Back Against Cyberbullying
The type of bullying teens and tweens experience today is not the same kind of bullying many of us are familiar with. Smart phones and other devices allow bullies to remain anonymous as they hide behind the technology. Titania Jordan, Bark’s CMO, explains how the severity of cyberbullying has led students to self-harm at alarming rates. Since its inception, Bark has alerted parents to more than 10,000 severe self-harm and suicidal situations.
KATU 2 |
April 12, 2019
‘Breaking the Silence’: Bullying looks a lot different today than in the past
Titania Jordan, Bark’s Chief Parent Officer, is quoted in the second installment of “Breaking the Silence.” In this special segment, Titania Jordan, Bark’s CMO, discusses the prevalence of cyberbullying among teens and tweens.
KATU 2 |
April 12, 2019
Using Tech to Protect Our Youth
In this episode, Nicole and Titania explore how Bark has been used to prevent cyberbullying and school shootings. Titania Jordan is the CMO and Chief Parent Officer of Bark.us, an internet safety solution that helps parents and schools keep children safer across social media, text messaging, and email.
TALK DIGITAL TO ME |
April 12, 2019
‘Breaking the Silence’: Relationship between bullying and suicide is complicated
Titania Jordan, Bark’s Chief Parent Officer, is quoted in this special segment from KatU News called “Breaking the Silence.” The project is an effort to raise awareness and stop the stigma surrounding suicide. Titania discusses the prevalence of cyberbullying among teens and tweens.
KATU 2 |
April 8, 2019
Bark: An Award-Winning App Alerts Parents When It Discovers Their Children Sexting or Engaging in Potentially Harmful Behavior
Dating News explains that through a machine learning algorithm, both Bark and Bark for Schools can identify curse words, sexually explicit language, threats of violence, and other warning signs to alert parents when their children are experiencing danger online.
DATING NEWS |
April 3, 2019
