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Former prisoners/prolific offenders get text message reminders

Started by Ewan · 10 months ago

This is a good idea.? An excellent use of the medium (so reports the Shields Gazette):
SOUTH Tyneside offenders will soon be sent text messages to remind them of their next appointments.
Probation officers in Gateshead are already texting prolific offenders and those convicted of drug-re ... Continue reading »

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  • DanLane

    10 months ago

    When I read the headline I instantly had a mental image of "young offenders" getting regular text messages saying "Remember kids, be good!" and "Tsk tsk $name, what would your old gran think if she knew?"

    The actual implementation seems to be much more useful :)
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  • Ewan

    10 months ago

    I thought putting 'appointment reminders' in the headline didn't look right!

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  • LeilR

    10 months ago

    This is something new! Read about tons of mobile marketing on politics, businesses, and entertainment, I must say this is interesting and a clever idea. No room for any excuses now.
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  • Helen Lambert

    10 months ago

    Some GP surgeries and hospital clinics are doing the same thing. I get reminders of appointments from my local clinic, and they've even started giving you test results by text, although the system seems to be faulty as they often aren't received. Definitely a step in the right direction though.
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  • Ewan

    10 months ago

    approve

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