# Sexual Harassment Apps The Hollaback iPhone App Deals with Dirty Men By Tiana Reid | Published 2010-05-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hollaback-iphone-app References: [jezebel](http://jezebel.com/5533544/sexually-harassed-theres-an-app-for-that) & [ihollaback.org](http://www.ihollaback.org/) The Hollaback [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woloo) app tackles street harassers with technology. Hollaback started as a blog for women and LGBT individuals in New York City where the masses could snap [cell phone photos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unsnatchable-phone-case) of street harassers and submit their photos online with a brief anecdote--kind of like guerrilla journalism. Hollaback is a collective movement of both men and women "dedicated to ending street harassment using [mobile technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protector-app)." The Hollaback iPhone app will bring a whole new facet and increased accessibility to the organization through on-the-go reporting. Next time you hear a catcall, Hollaback! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Mobile Reporting:** Hollaback's iPhone app increases accessibility and brings mobile reporting to the fight against street harassment. - **Location-based Activism:** Location-based technology allows for real-time activism against street harassment. - **Social Media Vigilantism:** The use of social media platforms and crowdsourcing can be used to publicly shame harassers, bringing attention to the harassment issue. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Technology:** Technology companies can create or improve upon similar mobile reporting apps to address social issues. - **Activism:** Activist organizations can utilize similar location-based technology to better organize and mobilize their members in real time. - **Social Media:** Social media companies can leverage users' experiences to raise awareness on social issues such as street harassment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Employee Abuse-Reporting Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abusereporting-app.md) - [Anti-Stalking App Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tile.md) - [Social Justice Networking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reyets-app.md) - [Women’s Safety Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/im-safe.md) - [Boycott-Supporting Phone Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buycott.md) - [Clean Bathroom-Locating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woloo.md) - [HIV-Sensitive LGBTQ+ Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/app-for-gay-black-men.md) - [Personal Safety Applications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citizen-app.md) - [Public Bathroom Location Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-bathroom-app.md)