We have created an advanced calculator app, which looks ordinary from the outside and can be used as one too, but when the screen of our app is rotated, it will have symbols which can be used to unlock the inside of the app which is the actual domestic abuse help. The code will be +, -, x, ÷, and then also a pi character.

One of our main features on the app will be chat boxes which will be controlled with ai and this is where our victims can talk about the issues that they are having. Studies show that this as well as improving mental health, can also form small pieces of independence and empowerment which could be useful for the victim in this time. This feature will also raise awareness for the users and they will know that they aren’t alone.

As well as this, victims can take recordings of videos. This recording can either be kept within their log and used as they wish, to aid them in the future: i.e. emailing it to areas of help or as evidence in the future. As opposed to traditional microphone apps, it will not be visible that there is recording taking place.

We will also have legal education which can help if the victim is looking to get out of whatever relationship they share with their perpetrator and how legal formalities will plan out if they were to ever need to leave during these difficult times.

Finally, a feedback feature has been embedded, and this is to give the user ways to improve the app and send feedback as to how the app worked for them and how we can make others’ experiences the best they can be.