Intelligence in the fight against violence

About

The Sara Project

The Sara Project is an initiative focused on combating violence against women, using advanced technology to support and monitor victims. Integrating artificial intelligence and a support network, and in collaboration with public institutions, it aims to protect women at risk, promoting greater safety and well-being.

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Data on violence against women

2.797 k

Attempted Femicide

258.941 k

Assaults

38.507 k

Psychological Violence

540.255 k

Urgent protective measure granted
Source: Brazilian Public Security Yearbook 2024

Research

Publications and Articles

Our publications reflect our commitment to sharing knowledge and innovative solutions in addressing violence against women. Through research and academic collaborations, we aim to inspire new actions and public policies.

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SUSAN: A deep learning-based architecture for violence detection against women in surveillance videos
João Pedro F. Andrade, Tapas Si, Ana Paula Cavalcanti, André C.A. Nascimento & Péricles B.C. Miranda
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Deep Learning and Mel-spectrograms for Physica Violence Detection in Audio
Tiago B. Lacerda, Péricles B.C. Miranda, André C.A. Nascimento & Ana Paula C. Furtado
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Federated Learning and Mel-Spectrograms for Physical Violence Detection in Audio
Victor E. de S. Silva, Tiago B. Lacerda, Péricles B.C. Miranda, André C.A. Nascimento, Amerson Riley Cabral Chagas & Ana Paula C. Furtado
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Strategic partnerships

Partners that make a difference

Our partners, such as ARIS, Softex, Facepe, Instituto Maria da Penha and UFRPE strengthen the mission of Projeto Sara by combining technology and knowledge to combat violence against women. With these alliances, we expand our impact and promote a safer society.

Participation in funding calls

Achievements and Funding

The Sara Project is driven by important funding calls such as Centelha Sebrae 2022, Catalisa ICT, Compet AME, among others. These grants fuel our mission to combat violence against women through advanced technology.

Commitment to the community

Events

In events, conferences, and workshops, we share the impact of the Sara Project, strengthening our network and inspiring new partnerships. Check out some of our most important moments and our commitment in the fight against violence.

Sara App

Technology based on research

The Sara app is the result of years of research and development aimed at combating domestic violence, using cutting-edge technology for monitoring and supporting victims. The research identified critical needs that led to the creation of innovative features such as gender detection, real-time monitoring, and integration with support networks.

Based on Artificial Intelligence

Embedded AI models identify aggression and trigger authorities.

Panic Button

By clicking the panic button, immediate support from responsible authorities is triggered.

Capture and Analysis of Acoustic Scenes

Advanced audio analysis that identifies sounds of violence in the environment.

Language-independent Functionality

The app recognizes violence and triggers authorities regardless of the language.

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Sara Video

Report Safely

Discover another innovative solution. Sara Video is a web platform that allows the submission of videos to identify and monitor cases of violence. With the ability to recognize the victim's gender, the platform helps provide immediate protection and speeds up the response of support networks.

Monitoring

Continuously monitor critical environments, identifying possible incidents and ensuring quick responses.

Frame Extraction

Automatically analyzes video frames for precise detection of suspicious actions, enabling a quick and evidence-based response.

Gender Detection

Identifies the gender of the victim in videos, improving monitoring effectiveness and promoting targeted interventions.

Reliable Data

Ensures the security and accuracy of captured data, strengthening confidence in the platform and video analysis.

Plataforma Sara Vídeo