In today’s society it’s common for girls to go out in groups, or meet up for drinks after work.  In “walkable” cities, which DC is aiming to be, this is even more common.  You can catch an Uber, a bus, train, or depending on where you live you can walk.  But although we’re independent navigating the city streets alone isn’t always a safe option.  But the AskDC app was designed to help provide an extra piece of safety right from your smartphone.

The AskDC is a project of the Men Can Stop Rape and the DC Mayor’s Office.  With the app, you can get immediate access to emergency services in the event of sexual assault, confidentially and for free. It also provides information and access to legal services, resources and information for victims and survivors of sexual violence, as well as access to talk to real person 24/7.    The app also has a panic button feature that will automatically dial 911 in case of emergency, as well as a function that will send emergency notifications and messages to selected contacts.

“I love this app especially for women that are out and about on the social scene and dating. You have a panic button and a quick way to contact authorities in case you get into trouble. Also you can link as many friends as you want from your contacts and it will send your GPS location with the push of one button. Definite MUST download for my ladies” ~Sunni