VR per GENRE

VR per GENERE, an international research project dedicated to reducing intimate partner violence (IPV) through the development of cost-effective prevention and rehabilitation tools based on immersive virtual reality.

Objectives

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Induce behavioral and
attitudinal changes

We raise awareness and enhance empathy for victims of intimate partner violence, fostering helpful behavior among bystanders to IPV incidents.

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Validate, promote, and
provide accessibility

We aim to validate the effectiveness of our tools and make them available to justice departments, prisons, high schools, universities, and the wider European society.

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Reduce recidivism of
IPV offenders

We utilize VR scenarios as a rehabilitation tool within prison and community programs to address the underlying causes of violence and promote behavior change.

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Promote healthy
dating relationships

Our focus is to empower young women with assertiveness skills to respond to psychological abuse, reducing the likelihood of harmful outcomes and deterring potential abusers.

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