Protect your loved ones from <harmful> online searches
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The 3rd leading cause of death in young people worldwide is suicide.
5+
Over five young people will take their life today.
7%
Of UK children attempt suicide by the time they reach 17 years old.
20%
Over 20% of suicide cases in under 20s had a suicide-related search history
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R;pple provides an extra level of safety for your family’s online activities
R;pple is an interceptive tool designed to present a visual prompt when a person searches for harmful keywords or phrases relating to the topic of self-harm or suicide. These phrases include any words or terminology which have been identified as displaying potentially damaging online content.
Our intervention technique catches people when they are most vulnerable, and helps redirect them to immediate support sources.
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We have a database of keywords and phrases configured within the tool relating to suicide and/or self-harm. This database is constantly evolving to recognise the changes in language caused by culture and trends.
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R;pple monitors when a user searches for harmful content via online web searches, forums or video sharing sites using one of the keywords. We do not track personal data or utilise the content of non-harmful searching in any way.
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Harmful searches are intercepted and the R;pple pop-up is calmly presented. The user is guided through a breathing exercise and a moment of pause. Helplines and mental health resources are recommended alongside a message of hope.
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Easy to install and operate
R;pple provides an effective, compassionate intervention when it detects searches related to self-harm or suicide, redirecting young minds to resources that offer support and hope. This tool serves as a vital safeguard in the increasingly complex digital landscape.
R;pple respects user privacy, focusing on intervention without intrusive monitoring of personal data
Easy to install and operate, R;pple is designed to be unobtrusive and user-friendly, making it accessible for all family members.
Letter to Educators
We encourage you to use our template to initiate a conversation with your child's educational institution. Together, we can create a safer and more supportive learning environment.
It enables protection in and out of the home
R;pple seamlessly integrates into existing school systems
R;pple is also free to educators
If you are worried about a child and need help or additional resources relating to parenting and mental health, please refer to the links below.
Absolutely. Open communication is vital. Discussing their feelings can help your child understand that you care about their well-being. It's an opportunity to listen, offer reassurance, and potentially seek professional help if needed.
No, the presence of R;pple prompts means your child's online activity has triggered a safeguard. It's a sign that they might be exploring harmful content. R;pple aims to offer immediate support and resources, ensuring your child knows they're not alone and that help is available.
While R;pple provides immediate support and resources, it's not a substitute for professional assistance. If you believe your child is struggling, seeking guidance from a mental health professional is essential.
A browser extension is a small software module for customising a web browser. Browsers typically allow a variety of extensions, including user interface modifications, ad blocking, and cookie management.
Absolutely not! R;pple does not capture any personally identifiable information.
R;pple cannot report on data within your organisation. The purpose of the R;pple tool is to provide crisis intervention and immediate signposting to mental health support. This is where and when the person seeing these details, decides whether to follow that redirection, a personal choice.
We have thought long and hard about the possibility of collecting data analysis within organisations who have deployed R;pple. After careful consideration, we have come to the decision not to develop versions of R;pple which could report analysis for a specific company or organisation. The reasons for this decision include the following:
- Sensitivity - self-harm and suicidal ideation is a very sensitive subject. Reporting back on someone’s search history may have an adverse effect on the individual who is experiencing mental health crisis.
- Data Protection – feedback from our users, lived experience panels and clinicians has shown a strong preference for data protection, meaning we should not gain any access to information that could identify a person or their intentions.
- Personal Choice – R;pple provides an interception when an individual is conducting harmful online searches. Is it down to the individual as to whether they choose to utilise the support offered by R;pple or continue their search. We are not able to block people from accessing content outright, but we can provide support to individuals at their most vulnerable point in the hope they choose to utilise it.
No – R;pple is only activated on browsers(Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Opera and Mozilla Firefox)
Yes! Individuals can download the R;pple browser extension for free on the following browsers: