'We found that [documenting] made women feel more sane. It made them see patterns and see that what was happening in their relationships was serious.' Via ozy
, but it also helps users better understand what’s happening to them by providing a space to collect notes and recordings. With domestic violence being experienced by as many as one in every three women globally, this kind of app — which could be a literal lifesaver — is a game-changer when it comes to empowering victims.
If available, photos, video and audio can be attached to the entry, which can then be categorized by abuse type. With funding from the Victorian government’s Public Sector Innovation Fund and the Department of Social Services, DVRCV brought in two domestic violence specialists to lead the development of Arc. Throughout 2018 they consulted with survivors and service providers to ensure the app fulfilled an actual need.
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