{"id":15438,"date":"2025-12-17T09:33:49","date_gmt":"2025-12-17T09:33:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/8d.nl\/?post_type=projecten&p=15438"},"modified":"2026-03-30T08:55:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T08:55:06","slug":"recognizing-domestic-violence","status":"publish","type":"projecten","link":"https:\/\/8d.nl\/en\/projecten\/recognizing-domestic-violence\/","title":{"rendered":"Signal Safe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Recognising domestic violence through interactive storytelling<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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Signal Safe is an interactive learning tool that combines video and storytelling. It was specifically developed for people who enter others\u2019 homes in a professional or voluntary capacity \u2013 such as maintenance workers, financial guardians, or community sports coaches. Signal Safe trains them to recognise signs of domestic violence and child abuse, and to take appropriate steps when they suspect something is wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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From instinct to action<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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Domestic violence and child abuse often go unnoticed. Not because people look away, but because they doubt themselves: Am I seeing this correctly? Can I speak up? And who do I turn to? Many engaged citizens and professionals \u2013 from financial guardians to maintenance workers and volunteers \u2013 find themselves in situations that don\u2019t feel right, yet aren\u2019t sure how to respond.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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That\u2019s why the Municipality of Opsterland initiated the development of a digital learning tool designed specifically for this target group. Signal Safe helps users distinguish between a gut feeling and a real warning sign, and offers insight into how and where to take action. For example: what exactly happens when you report a concern to a service like Safe at Home?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n<\/div>\n

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8D led the entire design and development process, from initial concepting and scripting to video production and technical implementation. Together with a group of experts, researchers and individuals with lived experience, we defined both the educational and emotional framework of the product through co-creative sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Several key questions guided the process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • How can we ensure the experience is both sensitive and realistic?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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    Using a visual canvas, we mapped out the learning goals and desired behavioural outcomes. This provided direction for the design process and transparency for all stakeholders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Multiple creative concepts were explored, ultimately leading to the choice of an interactive video format: the user follows a realistic storyline, makes decisions along the way, and directly influences how the story unfolds. This format allows for emotional nuance and subtle signals to come through naturally \u2013 without the need for costly animation or complex systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    The script was developed in multiple iterations, with regular feedback from the project team and people with lived experience. This ensured that the final product was not only effective and recognisable, but also handled the topic with care. After scripting, we moved into video production and interactive integration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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