Voices for Change: Child Protection Podcast

The project is building a compelling podcast series engaging the community in meaningful conversations about child abuse and child protection in America. The goal is to raise awareness, educate listeners, and inspire action by sharing stories, expert insights, and resources. The podcast series is a platform for discussing the realities, challenges and solutions related to child protection, fostering a more informed and proactive community. Students will apply their knowledge of media production, communication, and social issues to develop content that resonates with a diverse audience. By engaging a community of child friendly constituents in a conversation about the needs of abused and neglected children will help find a path to supporting the people, programs and policies that will heal children and give them the skills they need to succeed in life. By starting conversations about how communities are succeeding and failing in keeping children safe we will build understanding and advocacy for ways to improve their lives. KARA seeks help identifying process, pitfalls, and best practices in podcasting and finding support to make this a success on a larger scale.

AI-Driven Feedback System for KARA

Kids At Risk Action (KARA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advocating for at-risk children. To enhance their online presence and better engage with their audience, KARA seeks to implement a user-friendly, AI-driven feedback system on their website. The current feedback mechanism is outdated and lacks the ability to provide real-time, personalized responses to users. The goal of this project is to design and develop an intuitive feedback system that leverages artificial intelligence to analyze user input and generate meaningful, automated responses. This system should be easy to navigate, ensuring that users can effortlessly provide feedback and receive immediate, relevant information. The project will involve researching AI technologies suitable for natural language processing, designing a user interface that aligns with KARA's branding, and integrating the system into the existing website infrastructure. The successful implementation of this project will enhance user engagement and provide KARA with valuable insights into their audience's needs and concerns.

AI-Driven Child Safety Database Prototype

The project aims to develop a prototype for an AI-driven national database that provides critical information and connections to improve the safety and well-being of abused and neglected children in America. The current challenge is the lack of a centralized system that efficiently aggregates and analyzes data to support decision-making and intervention strategies. By leveraging AI technology, the project seeks to create a system that can identify patterns, predict risks, and suggest solutions to stakeholders involved in child welfare. The database will serve as a tool for social workers, policymakers, and child advocacy groups to access real-time information and collaborate effectively. The project will focus on designing a user-friendly interface and ensuring data privacy and security. The ultimate goal is to lay the groundwork for a comprehensive system that can be scaled and implemented nationwide.

Engage with KARA to create/execute a strong social media strategy across multiple platforms

The Kids At Risk Action (KARA) organization seeks to enhance its social media presence by effectively distributing its extensive content library, which includes books, videos, research, and writings on child abuse and trauma, mental health, and child protection. The goal of this project is to develop a systematic approach to sharing this valuable content with a broader audience, thereby increasing awareness and engagement. The project will involve analyzing KARA's current social media strategies, identifying areas for improvement, and designing a streamlined content distribution system. This system should be user-friendly and adaptable, allowing KARA to efficiently manage and update their social media content. The project will provide learners with the opportunity to apply their knowledge of social media management, digital marketing, and content strategy in a real-world context.