Emoji to give abuse a black eye
04 June 2015 - 02:12
Emoji are so popular that 80% of mobile owners use them to communicate. But emoji - be it the smiling poo to the ubiquitous aubergine - are no longer just being used for fun. A Swedish charity, BRIS (Children's Rights in Society), which helps at-risk children, has come up with a new set of emoji.Called "Abused Emojis", it is a range of symbols showing faces with bruises, cuts and evidence of self-harm and violence, which can be downloaded on a free app. The idea is that young victims who feel they cannot communicate their situation verbally could use them to let people know what is happening.A recent TalkTalk Mobile study found 72% of 18- to 25-year-olds find it easier to put their feelings across using emoji rather than words...
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