8. Tech Solutions to Sexual Harassment with Jillian Kowalchuk

As we journey across London, whether night or day but almost
undoubtedly absorbed in our technology, how in tune are we with
our physical personal safety in the moment?


Rachael speaks with Jillian Kowalchuk the creator of Safe and The
City, a free app which merges police crime data on sexual assault
in London with the stories of users. With this information,
people are empowered to make informed choices about their travel
routes, and businesses and communities know where to direct their
efforts to create an inclusive environment.


From her experiences travelling, Jillian tells us she found
knowing her surroundings allowed her to adapt her journey
choices, which gave her the confidence to better manage her own
safety. However, current technology tends to only provide
information on the quickest routes to places, not necessarily the
safest.


Safe and The City aims to alert people before they walk into
known hotspots, so they have the knowledge to make safer choices.
Attracting 7000 users in just 6 weeks, people are clearly
recognising the need to be proactive about their safety
day-to-day.


Jillian also highlights the opportunities for businesses and
communities to use data to make London a safer and more inclusive
city for us all. The data also has the power to enhance brand
reputation; providing an invaluable insight into the perception
of employees externally, in a similar way that Glassdoor operates
for workplaces internally.


Connect with Jillian on Twitter.


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