Home Office Covid-19 Initiative
In early 2020, Hollie Guard secured funding from the Home Office as a part of the Government’s Covid-19 response to tackle domestic abuse. The initiative funded the protection of domestic abuse victims in 15 selected UK Police forces during the Covid-19 first lockdown. Domestic abuse cases increased during this period and Hollie Guard Extra was instrumental in safeguarding victims. The service has been distributed and widely adopted across the UK and successfully helped to protect vulnerable people.
Purpose
Hollie Guard Extra is a phone app which provides victims of domestic violence and vulnerable people with a discreet alarm activation supported by a proven and Police approved 24/7 monitoring and immediate response service.
Protect victims
Mass data capture
Evidence gathering
Data analysis
Dedicated, and proven domestic abuse app
2
people are victims of domestic abuse each year
10
of Police recorded offences are domestic abuse related
The Hollie Gazzard Trust
The Trust was created following the murder of 20-year-old Hollie Gazzard in 2014 by her ex-partner. Hollie had experienced domestic abuse and stalking prior to being fatally stabbed at her place of work.
Hollie Gazzard Trust helps reduce domestic violence through creating and delivering programmes on domestic abuse in schools and colleges. In 2015 Hollie Gazzard Trust launched Hollie Guard, a free app which transforms your smartphone into an advanced personal safety device.
Hollie Guard, now downloaded by over 140,000 people, is recommended by police forces across the country for those experiencing domestic abuse and stalking. Hollie Guard Extra offers more with 24/7 monitoring, immediate Police response and evidence gathering from only £80 per user, per year.
Benefits
In line with legislation (Domestic Abuse Bill 2020) Hollie Guard Extra can provide businesses across the UK the tools to take measures to help safeguard and protect their employees.
Supporting a dedicated domestic abuse charity
24/7 police approved monitoring significantly reducing pressure on local social services
Full audit trail, management portal and statistics
Safeguarding vulnerable local residents
80
cheaper than existing solutions
Hollie Guard Extra App Functions
Monitoring
Hollie Guard has partnered with a UK premium Police approved monitoring organisation to be able to offer 24 hour, 365 day monitoring. This gives users the reassurance that someone is always on hand when they need them.
UK Police Approved
Hollie Guard is an approved personal security service with BS8484 accreditation, Secured By Design and DIACAP approved. This gives users quick and reliable access to the emergency services if they need it.
Other app features
Journey
Journey allows users to set a start and end point. The app then monitors the user’s journey and alerts their nominated contacts and the Control Centre once they safely arrive or trigger a panic alarm.
Man Down
Man Down utilises the smartphone’s internal sensors to detect a sudden impact or lack of movement. This feature is extremely useful for people who are alone or who cannot activate an alert during an incident.
Meeting
Meeting allows users to feel safe when going into a potentially dangerous meeting. A user set timer will countdown until deactivated, otherwise raising an alert.
Evidence Capture
When an Alert is raised, the victims smartphone will automatically use the cameras and microphone to capture video evidence. This evidence is automatically synced with their Alert and can be viewed and accessed at a later date.
How it works
Buy your vouchers online using our secure checkout process
Your management portal will be automatically created
Download the Hollie Guard app and distribute your vouchers
You’re In Trusted Hands
As a police accredited ‘Secured by Design’ service our team of professionals will be able to assess your situation quickly.
They will escalate your alert to emergency services whenever it’s needed.
Direct Access To Emergency Services.
Available 24 / 7. Anytime, anywhere.
Committed To Protecting Personal Data.
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