Hope Harbor
Hope Harbor: A Digital Safe Space for Children with Domestic Violence Experiences
Challenge
Mental Health of Children Experiencing Violence
Domestic violence harms children’s mental health and development, increasing risks of future victim or perpetrator roles. Our inclusive digital solution meets this challenge by fostering resilience, stress management, and long-term prevention through engaging, accessible tools that support emotional well-being and break the cycle of abuse.
Team
Victoria Neubert, Johannes Henselmann, Rong Cong
Contact: victoria.neubert@tum.de, johannes.henselmann@tum.de, rong.cong@tum.de
About the prototype
Hope Harbor is an inclusive digital platform designed to support children aged 8–18 affected by domestic violence. It offers interactive visual novels to teach coping strategies and resilience through age-appropriate, engaging storytelling. The platform features an AI chat buddy for anonymous, empathetic support and a resource hub providing child-friendly information and access to local resources via postal codes. Collaborating with schools, teachers, and social workers, Hope Harbor ensures accessibility for all children, regardless of their background or abilities. Features like multilingual support, text-to-speech, and web-based availability enhance inclusivity. By fostering awareness, resilience, and education, Hope Harbor aims to break the intergenerational cycle of abuse and provide lasting, positive impacts on children’s lives.
Outputs
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