Empathy Through Virtual Reality: A New Perspective on Domestic Violence and Abuse Seekers
Experience the impactful virtual reality simulation focusing on domestic violence and abuse seekers. Dive deep into the feelings of survivors, challenging perceptions and fostering empathy among practitioners. Discover the potential of VR in changing the world and enhancing human connection.
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Through their eyes: virtual experience as a Through their eyes : virtual experience as a help help- -seeker of domestic violence and abuse seeker of domestic violence and abuse
Investigators Helen Miles, Andra Jones, Rebecca Zerk, Sarah Wydall, Elize Freeman, Natalie Hancock Department of Computer Science, Aberystwyth University Dewis Choice@ The Centre for Age, Gender and Social Justice, Aberystwyth University Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (VAWDASV) in Mid and West Wales
And that's where I think we just start to scratch the surface of the true power of virtual reality. It's not a video game peripheral. It connects humans to other humans in a profound way that I've never seen before in any other form of media. And it can change people's perception of each other. And that's how I think virtual reality has the potential to actually change the world. So, it's a machine, but through this machine we become more compassionate, we become more empathetic, and we become more connected. And ultimately, we become more human. How virtual reality can create the ultimate empathy machine Chris Milk, TED 2015
The Virtual Reality training tool provided me with an experience I have not felt during any of my 21 years [working in this area] The ability to see through the eyes of a survivor really challenged my extensive experience in dealing with cases of domestic abuse [It could be] very useful in challenging practitioners who may have lost empathy and become desensitized to the experience of victims
