The Sara Project

Diagrama Projeto Sara

The Research

Artificial Inteligence

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Violence against women is one of the most pressing social problems in the world, requiring innovative and efficient solutions. Artificial Intelligence (AI) emerges as a powerful tool to help prevent, identify and combat this type of violence, offering mechanisms that range from early detection to support for victims.

One of the main applications of AI is the analysis of patterns in social networks, messages and calls. Natural language processing (NLP) algorithms can identify key words, aggressive tones or veiled threats, alerting authorities or protection services before the violence escalates. Platforms such as intelligent chatbots in reporting apps allow victims to seek help anonymously and safely, receiving legal and psychological guidance in real time.

In addition, predictive systems can cross-reference historical data on police incidents, police report records, and even socioeconomic information to map high-risk areas and situations. This allows government agencies to implement preventive policies, such as awareness campaigns or increased patrols in vulnerable areas.

Another significant advance is the use of geolocation and facial recognition technologies to monitor compliance with protective measures. If an aggressor approaches a victim, an automatic alert can be sent to the police, speeding up the response. In the legal sphere, AI can assist in the triage of cases, identifying priority cases and speeding up legal progress.

However, the use of these technologies requires caution to avoid privacy violations and algorithmic biases. It is essential that systems are developed with transparency, data diversity and human oversight. When applied ethically, AI can be a transformative ally, helping to reduce violence against women and ensuring greater safety and justice.

Timeline

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our history

2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2020
First research grant approved by FACEPE. We conducted field research with police stations in the Northeast region.
2022
We secured innovation funding through StartupNE, Centelha PE, and Catalisa ICT. We developed the MVP and launched the SARA Portal – a dashboard to centralize data on women experiencing violence.
2024
Launch of the SUSAN AI: detection of violence against women through security cameras.
2019
Academic research in acoustic scene analysis for the identification of violence. International recognition as a finalist in the Euraxess Innovation Pitch.
2020
First research grant approved by FACEPE. We conducted field research with police stations in the Northeast region.
2021
Development of predictive analysis of violence recidivism using machine learning.
2022
We secured innovation funding through StartupNE, Centelha PE, and Catalisa ICT. We developed the MVP and launched the SARA Portal – a dashboard to centralize data on women experiencing violence.
2023
We won the Mulheridades Ideathon and established an institutional partnership with the Maria da Penha Institute. We were selected for WebSummit Lisbon 2023, one of the world's largest technology events. We launched SARA Móvel – an AI-powered app that recognizes, through audio, the moment of aggression and activates the support network without requiring interaction with the cell phone.
2024
Launch of the SUSAN AI: detection of violence against women through security cameras.
2025
We entered the market with SARA Video – AI for security cameras. We also launched SARA Text (misogyny detection in Portuguese) and SARA Emprega – an intelligent platform that connects vulnerable women to job opportunities.
2019
Academic research in acoustic scene analysis for the identification of violence. International recognition as a finalist in the Euraxess Innovation Pitch.
2021
Development of predictive analysis of violence recidivism using machine learning.
2023
We won the Mulheridades Ideathon and established an institutional partnership with the Maria da Penha Institute. We were selected for WebSummit Lisbon 2023, one of the world's largest technology events. We launched SARA Móvel – an AI-powered app that recognizes, through audio, the moment of aggression and activates the support network without requiring interaction with the cell phone.
2025
We entered the market with SARA Video – AI for security cameras. We also launched SARA Text (misogyny detection in Portuguese) and SARA Emprega – an intelligent platform that connects vulnerable women to job opportunities.

Team

Our Team

Meet the dedicated team behind Projeto Sara. Each member brings unique expertise, joining forces to create innovative solutions and positively impact the lives of many people.