Safe Nest: Child Protection Platform

Overview

Safe Nest is an innovative web application developed during the Seoul Tech Impact Hackathon 2024, designed to provide children with a safe and confidential platform to report abuse. Our team secured second place among 25 competing teams, demonstrating both technical excellence and meaningful social impact.

Key Features

🔒 Privacy-First Design

• End-to-end encrypted communication system
• Anonymous user sessions
• Secure data storage with Vercel Postgres
• Privacy-focused interface design

🤖 AI-Powered Support

• Intelligent chat assistant using OpenAI's GPT-4
• Child-friendly conversation patterns
• Contextual response generation
• Abuse classification system

👥 User-Centric Interface

• Age-appropriate design elements
• Progressive disclosure of sensitive topics
• Emotional support messaging
• Intuitive navigation system

📊 Administrative Dashboard

• Secure case monitoring
• Anonymized conversation tracking
• Statistical reporting
• Resource management

Technical Implementation

Frontend Architecture

• Next.js 14 with App Router
• NextUI components for consistent design
• TypeScript for type safety
• Responsive layouts for all devices
• Real-time updates using WebSocket

Backend Infrastructure

• Vercel Postgres for secure data storage
• RESTful API with rate limiting
• OpenAI API integration
• Secure session management
• Data encryption at rest

Security Measures

• Anonymous user sessions
• End-to-end encryption
• Secure data storage
• Privacy-focused design
• Regular security audits

Impact & Future Plans

The platform addresses critical needs in child protection:

• Safe space for abuse reporting
• Immediate support and guidance
• Complete confidentiality
• Resource connection

Future development plans include:

• Multi-language support
• Enhanced security features
• Integration with child protection services
• Mobile application
• Real-time support features