Crime Prevention and Awareness Solution

Background

The Safety Box® CIC is a community interest company that provides accredited programs through AQA, focused on the development of essential skills for young people and young adults. These skills include leadership, communication, teamwork, conflict resolution, violence reduction, personal development, and problem-solving. The organization’s mission is to equip ‘at-risk’ individuals with the tools necessary to make positive life choices and avoid involvement in criminal activities.

Objective

The goal of the project was to develop a community-based mobile application aimed at educating ‘at-risk’ youths, former or current youth gang members, and juvenile offenders. The application would deliver video-based messages to create awareness of the risks of grooming and the consequences of criminal exploitation. The ultimate objective was to provide a digital platform that serves as a point of contact between The Safety Box and vulnerable youth, delivering educational and motivational content designed to help them avoid criminal involvement.

Solution

App Maisters collaborated with The Safety Box team to develop a mobile application that serves as an educational hub for ‘at-risk’ youths. The app features video-based content tailored to provide guidance, support, and motivational messages aimed at helping these individuals make better life choices. Through the app, users can watch educational videos that explain the dangers of criminal exploitation and gang involvement, offering practical advice on how to avoid these situations. The application was designed to be both engaging and user-friendly to ensure the target audience can easily access the content.

Tools & Technology

The following technologies were used to develop the application:

  • .Net: For back-end services and infrastructure.
  • React: For building the interactive user interface.
  • Adobe XD: For designing the user experience and interface of the app.
  • MySQL: For managing the app’s database and storing content.
  • AWS (Amazon Web Services): For cloud hosting and scalable infrastructure.

Main Feature of the App

  • Video-Based Educational Content: A series of motivational and educational videos aimed at educating ‘at-risk’ youths about the risks of crime and exploitation.
  • User Engagement: Interactive features that allow users to easily navigate through educational content.
  • Community Platform: A digital platform providing a direct point of contact between The Safety Box and young people in need of guidance and support.

Results

The development of the mobile app has significantly enhanced The Safety Box’s ability to reach and engage ‘at-risk’ youth. By offering video-based educational content through an easily accessible platform, the app has helped create greater awareness among young individuals about the dangers of gang involvement and criminal exploitation. The app serves as an effective tool for fostering positive behavioral change and personal development, empowering youths to make better decisions for their future.