A tattoo can help protect people from sexual assault.
Whereas a non-profit organisation in Berlin is focusing on how to combat gender-based violence within relationships.
The group’s app allows those affected to keep an incident log, which serves as proof in court proceedings. Additionally, information is available on different types of violence.
For security reasons, details of the app, which can be disguised on mobile devices, are only passed on to those affected by trusted organisations.
Political support is key as the app ties into structural governmental services. The team is also working on reducing barriers in the judicial system – particularly when it comes to psychological violence.
Detecting unauthorised access to online accounts could play a role here, too.
