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A Just Reality

An immersive training tool in virtual reality centered around law enforcement’s investigative response to gender-based violence.

Role

Lead VR Developer

Engine

Talespin CoPilot Designer

Platform

Meta Quest

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Background

In 2022, the teams at PUSH Studio and Matters at Play collaborated to develop a virtual reality (VR) training prototype centered around law enforcement’s investigative response to gender-based violence. The prototype immerses officers in reality-based scenarios where they can practice interviewing techniques through active dialogue in VR. The goal of the prototype is to offer a simulated space to build victim-centered, trauma-informed investigative skills that can then be effectively translated to real world settings. Scenarios and dialogues specifically focus on reducing bias, recognizing the effects of trauma, and building empathy within a social justice-oriented framework. 

Contributions

As lead VR developer, I

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  • Designed and developed interactive VR training scenarios in Talespin CoPilot Designer, implementing branching narratives, character animations, and feedback scoring based on trauma-informed interviewing standards.

  • Collaborated with subject matter experts to apply a human-centered design process, ensuring authenticity and effectiveness in training law enforcement on gender-based violence response.

  • Managed VR equipment deployment, led demonstrations, and conducted testing, optimizing usability and engagement through iterative improvements.

  • Represented the project at conferences, including Games for Change 2023 and Meaningful XR 2024. 

Gallery

​Demo Video

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