Cornerstone VR youth safety films take on UK knife crime with immersive tech
Cornerstone VR has launched a series of virtual reality films designed to confront the growing issue of youth knife crime in the UK, following a reported 4% rise in knife-related offenses.
New VR Initiative Targets Youth Knife Crime
Tech-for-good company, Cornerstone VR, have partnered with professionals across the UK, including Thurrock Council and Enfield Council, to launch a series of virtual reality (VR) films that confront the realities of youth knife crime.
Virtual reality program helps foster carers understand confronting situations through the eyes of children
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VR technology transforms carer training in SA
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Adam Smith, Senior Reporter for the Express and Star, gets a first look at Cornerstone VR's Knife Crime and Serious Youth Violence VR Content.
Cornerstone VR to host virtual reality training for social workers
Tech for good firm Cornerstone VR has partnered with the University of Birmingham and Sandwell Children’s Trust (SCT) to host virtual child protection training for social care professionals.
Virtual reality tech helping social workers understand trauma through the eyes of a child
Hull City Council is the latest local authority utilising cutting-edge virtual reality (VR) technology to educate social workers about the effects of adverse childhood experiences, with the aim of enhancing outcomes for at-risk adults and children.
Making the world a better place with VR
We’re thrilled to announce that Cornerstone VR has been shortlisted for the Tech for Good Award at the 2024 UK Business Tech Awards!
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VR films improve foster placement success
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How VR is being used to tackle the stigma of domestic abuse, and change approach to victims
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Norfolk County Council use VR headsets with foster carers
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Social workers turn to virtual reality for staff training
Ceredigion County Council’s Learning and Development team are delivering training on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) and Trauma using Cornerstone virtual reality.
Pioneering the use of virtual reality in safeguarding training
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How VR technology can be used to tackle knife crime
The role of VR in supporting education and intervention against youth knife crime
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