COVID-19 and the resulting stay-at-home orders have caused reports of domestic violence to rise globally, and have made seeking help much more difficult. Existing applications that claim to mitigate domestic violence are lacking in utility and are executed in a manner that is neither functional nor accessible to survivors.
Solace is a free information technology iOS app that assists those experiencing abuse by securely connecting them to resources and their support network. It is a safe platform aiming to provide domestic violence survivors with the right information and tools to seek safety during a misinformation and health crisis.
Safely and securely send private messages to trusted contacts. All communications stay in-app and are untraceable outside of Solace. Messages sent and received are deleted as a default to protect the privacy of our users.
Find services near your location, such as local shelters and hotlines, that can provide support, advice, and trusted resources.
With all your resources in a single place, quick exit and safe screen features allow you to easily cloak your communications and deter unwelcome users.
Coming soon to the iOS App Store late May for iPhone.
This project was created in cooperation with the University of Washington's Information School 2020 Capstone course.
salemg@uw.edu
Product Manager & Designer
lcy99@uw.edu
Designer
jarodw@uw.edu
Project Manager & Developer
joncady@uw.edu
Developer
cstanf@uw.edu
Developer