SHIELD European AI-Powered Gender Based Violence Reduction Initiative

SHIELD

EU AI-Powered Gender Based Violence Reduction Initiative

AN OVERVIEW

The SHIELD project focuses on reducing gender-based violence (GBV) among young people, using innovative solutions based on Artificial Intelligence (AI). Gender-based violence, including stalking, sexual harassment, relationship violence and online manipulation, is a fast-growing problem among young people. SHIELD developed an AI chatbot that will help detect and intervene in such behaviour, along with training and awareness-raising programmes for youth workers, aimed at promoting safer environments, around GBV. The project also aims to influence public policies on a National and European level to ensure sustainable change.

OBJECTIVES

Detection and intervention: Developing an AI-based chatbot that identifies and intervenes in GBV situations among young people.
Training and awareness-raising: Creating a training and awareness-raising platform for youth workers and educators, improving their capacity to deal with GBV.
Sustainability of change: Influencing European and National policies on GBV to ensure lasting and integrated change.
Ethical analysis of AI: Addressing the ethical risks associated with the use of Artificial Intelligence in the prevention of GBV.

OUTPUT

An AI Chatbot to come in immediate support in case of GBV, easily accessible for the youth.
A training and awareness-raising platform for youth workers and educators, containing educational and resourceful section to prevent GBV.
A raised awareness among young people and professionals on issues related to gender-based violence.
Educational resources and tools for prevention and intervention in GBV situations.
A guide on ethical practices for the use of AI on the topic of GBV prevention.
A political advocacy for more effective policies on an National level and across Europe.