IMPROVE Webinar — Breaking barriers: How can AI support victims of domestic violence?
Breaking barriers: How can AI support victims of domestic violence?
Our upcoming webinar titled "Breaking Barriers: How Can AI Support Victims of Domestic Violence?" will provide insights into domestic violence, demystify Artificial Intelligence (AI), and help you understand how it works. The participants will discover the innovative AinoAid, a victim-oriented chatbot developed within the EU project IMPROVE, showcasing how technology aids those affected. Additionally, our speakers will delve into the ethical and legal aspects of AI in domestic violence contexts, addressing concerns, biases, and fostering understanding. Join us!
The webinar spans 90 minutes, encompassing a 60-minute presentation followed by an interactive 30-minute Q&A session.
What the session will cover
Introduction to the topic of domestic violence and its prevalence
Explanation of Artifical Intelligence (AI) and how it works
AinoAid as an example in the field of support in cases of domestic violence
Privacy, security, ethical and legal aspects to consider in AI & domestic violence
Surveys, Q&A sessions, discussions
Outline of the webinar
12:00-12:05 Welcome & Introduction to IMPROVE (Bettina Pfleiderer)
12:05-12:25 Domestic violence and the role of AI (Bettina Pfleiderer)
12:25-12:45 AinoAid as an example in the field of support in cases of
domestic violence (Anna Juusela & Ulla Koivukoski)
12:45-13:05 How Algorithms Impact Us (Mikko Alasaarela)
13:05-13:25 Q&A (moderated by Yasemin Ertugrul)
13:25-13:30 Wrap-up & Farewell (Anna Juusela)
Who should attend
Anyone who is interested in the topic
NGOs in the field of domestic violence
Frontline responders from the police
Frontline responders from the social sector
Frontline responders from the medical sector
Speakers
Anna Juusela
Anna Juusela is an entrepreneur with 10+ years of experience in the retail sector as a teacher and a consultant in the field of trends, profitability, and marketing. Her vision and determination to prevent violence and empower women led her to establish the startup We Encourage. An impact company utilising tech providing guidance and mental health support by developing AinoAid™ AI chatbot and services to provide psycho-social help, long-term support, and guidance 24/7 for anyone affected by domestic violence.
Prof. Dr. Dr. Bettina Pfleiderer PhD MD
Prof. Dr. Dr. Bettina Pfleiderer PhD MD works as associate professor and head of the research group Cognition & Gender at the Clinic of Radiology of the medical faculty of the University of Münster in Germany. She is the coordinator of the EU project VIPROM and a known expert in the field of domestic violence and medical education for many years and is lecturing on domestic violence globally. She and her research team developed the EUROPEAN training platform on DV for the healthcare sector, police, and social sector (www.training.vimprodo.eu).
Ellimari Kortman
Ellimari Kortman has a strong background in hands-on social services and crisis work. She has been working in the social and health care field for 16+ years, mostly with people who have encountered domestic violence. She has been creating and developing services for victims and perpetrators and she is one of the founders of Hyvinpitely Oy, a company focusing on domestic violence. She also has 17+ years of experience as a freelance promoter and she is Head of Marketing for We Encourage.
Mikko Alasaarela
Mikko Alasaarela, the founder & CEO of professional community platform Equel. Award-winning, globally experienced impact AI entrepreneur and community builder. Author, public speaker on AI, algorithmic influence and their impact on the future of humanity. Mikko has founded 7 tech start-ups in Helsinki, Finland; Berlin, Germany; and San Francisco, CA with 3 exits to date.
