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Intimate partner violenceTech-facilitated GBVdomestic violence

A multilingual, anonymous chatbot available 24/7 to help survivors of domestic violence recognize abuse, document evidence, and access resources. Winner of the AI for Good Impact Award in 2025.

Safety criteria— by category, in rubric order

Privacy & data · 20% of score

94% · 8/8 rated
  • Core content accessible without creating an account— Yes
  • No PII collected by default (name, email, IP, location)— Yes
  • Privacy policy in plain language with a short summary— Yes
  • User data not sold or shared with third parties— Partially
  • Option to use pseudonym or alternative name— Yes
  • No auto-save of form content (shared device risk)— Yes
  • Opt-in (not opt-out) consent — granular and revocable— Yes
  • End-to-end encryption used where applicable— Yes

Safety by design · 20% of score

100% · 5/6 rated
  • Quick-exit button present (redirects discreetly to neutral page)— Yes
  • Content warnings before sensitive or triggering content— Yes
  • Disguised notifications or discreet app icon option— Yes
  • No "people you may know" feature that could expose users to abusers— Yes
  • Two-factor authentication available— Yes
  • Safe alternative contact options supported (distinct from personal accounts)Not assessed— Not assessed

Agency, consent & participatory design · 15% of score

83% · 6/7 rated
  • User controls what information is public vs. private— Yes
  • Multiple content formats available (video, text, audio)— Yes
  • Self-paced use possible — no forced sequential flows— Yes
  • User can opt out of tracking and cookies— N/A
  • Survivors co-designed AND co-iterated — not consulted once only— No
  • Tool does not force a single pathway (e.g. 'call police' only)— Yes
  • Feedback mechanism exists for users to flag issues or suggest content— Yes

Accessibility, equity & inclusion · 15% of score

94% · 9/9 rated
  • Available in more than one language— Yes
  • Free to use — no paywall for core content— Yes
  • Mobile-friendly / responsive design— Yes
  • WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility compliance documented— Yes
  • Gender-neutral, non-stigmatising language throughout— Yes
  • Covers intersectional forms of GBV — not single-issue only— Yes
  • Works on low bandwidth / poor connectivity— Partially
  • Not geographically restricted in access— Yes
  • Mitigates risks for users on shared or monitored devices— Yes

Transparency & accountability · 10% of score

70% · 5/6 rated
  • Creator / organisation clearly identified on the tool— Yes
  • Last update date visible (signals active maintenance)— Yes
  • Scope and limitations clearly stated — including what the tool cannot do— Yes
  • Funding sources disclosed— Partially
  • Methodology publicly documented— No
  • Content aligned with global GBV/HP standards and reviewedNot assessed— Not assessed

Tone & trauma-informed UX · 10% of score

100% · 5/5 rated
  • No graphic or violent imagery — no sensationalised depictions of violence— Yes
  • Uses "survivor" rather than "victim" language throughout— Yes
  • Warm, non-judgmental, validating tone throughout the interface— Yes
  • Visuals are empowering and gender-diverse — not stereotyping— Yes
  • Does not minimise or hierarchise different forms of abuse— Yes

AI & algorithmic ethics · 5% of score

67% · 3/5 rated
  • Clearly states if and how AI is used in the tool— Yes
  • Clearly states what AI is usedNot assessed— Not assessed
  • Provides details of how user's inputs are processed/ saved/ shared with third parties.Not assessed— Not assessed
  • Chatbots / automated tools clearly identify themselves as non-human— Yes
  • Human escalation pathway available when AI cannot safely respond— No

Sustainability & feminist tech ethos · 5% of score

100% · 1/3 rated
  • Led or co-led by women, gender-diverse people, or Global Majority organisations— Yes
  • Openly licensed — can be used, remixed or adapted by others— N/A
  • Clearly states compliance with feminist values or trauma-informed design or survivor-centred approachNot assessed— Not assessed

See the Transparency page for how the weighted score and bands are calculated.

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Safety score91% — Strong

Audience

Women, Girls 12+

Countries

Languages

Multiple languages

About this tool

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Funding sources

Tool type

GBV issues

Tags

AI useSafety by designAccessibleFeminist techData protectionTrauma-informed

Review status

Not yet reviewed