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Antser’s pioneering VR nominated in three awards at National Technology Awards 

“To be recognised not just once but three times at the National Technology Awards is absolutely outstanding. Our team at Antser all pulled together throughout the pandemic and worked incredibly hard to continue working with key partners and those on the frontline to ensure the very best outcomes for vulnerable children, young people and adults. Being shortlisted for our work with East Metropolitan Police, Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust and London Borough of Hillingdon has been an incredible achievement, and we are so proud that our VR tool is being recognised for the tremendous impact it can have on changing the lives of vulnerable people in our society.” Richard Dooner, Antser CEO

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How virtual reality is helping tackle domestic abuse

A Lancet report published in 2022, the largest of its kind, revealed that more than one in four women worldwide experience domestic abuse (DA) before the age of 50, and that roughly one in seven women (13%) – almost 500 million globally – had experienced domestic violence within the last year of the research being conducted.

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Antser named finalists in the LaingBuisson Awards for second year running 

“We are absolutely delighted to have once again been shortlisted in the LaingBuisson Awards, having been recognised this year for our work with the Met Police’s EA BCU and the London tri-borough project. “Our innovative VR programme aims to increase empathy and establish a deeper understanding of incidents, such as domestic abuse, by giving those on the frontline an insight into the impact it has on its victims and immersing them into the footsteps of vulnerable individuals. “Our work with the London tri-borough also demonstrates how VR is an effective and efficient way to educate young people and the individuals supporting them, offering ‘perspective-taking’ and simulating real-life experiences with a highly engaging piece of technology.” Richard Dooner, Antser CEO

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Antser named winners in LaingBuisson Awards 2022

“We are absolutely thrilled to have won the Public Private Partnership Award at the highly prestigious LaingBuisson Awards this year. To have been shortlisted among some of the top organisations, which are all doing exemplary work throughout the sector, is an honour, so to have won is an absolute bonus.” Richard Dooner, Antser CEO

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VR technology which allows social workers to experience abuse through a child’s eyes to be used to cut gang crime: Virtual reality technology which allows social workers to experience abuse through a child’s eyes…more

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NHS Trust pioneers use of Virtual Reality for safeguarding training: An NHS Trust Hospital in Dartford, Darent Valley Hospital, is pioneering the use of Virtual Reality for their Safeguarding Training…more

NHS Trust pioneers use of Virtual Reality for safeguarding training: The VR training programme fits well within the aims and objective of the Think Family model and complements the training for the workforce….more

Antser calls for more awareness about child sexual exploitation: Social care solution provider Antser has called for more to be done to tackle the issue of child sexual exploitation throughout the year…..more

Council trials virtual reality project to prevent domestic abuse: The results of a trial using virtual reality storytelling to prevent domestic abuse has seen nine out of ten participants not re-offend more than a year later…more

Darent Valley Hospital in Dartford uses virtual reality for child abuse safeguarding training: Darent Valley Hospital in Dartford has started using the immersive tech to aid learning in the workplace…more