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Empowering Survivors: Domestic Violence Safety Tools Survey
1.
Which of the following best describes your connection to the issue of domestic violence or coercive control?
I have a lived experience
I have supported someone with a lived experience
I work of volunteer in this field
I am an advocate
I have no direct connection
2.
How familiar are you with mobile apps designed to increase personal safety or respond to domestic violence?
Very familiar
Somewhat familiar
Heard of them, but never used
Not so familiar
Not at all familiar
3.
How important do you think technology-based solutions are in supporting people experiencing domestic violence or coercive control?
Extremely important
Very important
Somewhat important
Not very important
Not important at all
4.
How valuable would you find a discreet, voice-activated feature that allows someone to call for help without touching their phone?
Extremely valuable
Very valuable
Somewhat valuable
Not very valuable
Not valuable at all
5.
How effective do you think real-time live-streaming of an incident directly to police could be in improving response and safety?
Extremely effective
Very effective
Somewhat effective
Not very effective
Not effective at all
6.
How important would secure, tamper-proof storage of incident evidence (such as recordings or location data) be for survivors of domestic violence or coercive control?
Extremely important
Very important
Somewhat important
Not very important
Not important at all
7.
If this type of app were available today, how likely would you be to use it personally or recommend it to others who may be at risk?
Extremely likely
Very likely
Somewhat likely
Not very likely
Not at all likely
8.
If you were using a safety app, which of these features would be most valuable to you? (Select all that apply)
Ability to set a safe word or phrase to activate the app
Option to notify trusted contacts
GPS location sharing with police and support services
Disguised interface (covert design)
Automatic evidence backup
9.
If the app included all the features described, how much would you be willing to pay for it?
Nothing — it should be free and government/NGO funded
Up to $5 per month
$6–$10 per month
$11–$20 per month
More than $20 per month
10.
In your opinion, how much impact could a tool like this have in improving safety for people experiencing domestic violence or coercive control in your community?
Transformational impact
Significant impact
Some impact
Little impact
No impact
Current Progress,
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